dry land

DRY LAND
1. Land that is not covered by water: In this context, "dry land" refers to any area of the earth's surface that is not submerged in water, such as continents, islands, and other landmasses.
2. Land that is not irrigated or watered: This usage is common in agriculture, where "dry land" refers to farmland that is not artificially watered or irrigated, and relies solely on rainfall for moisture.
3. Land that is not fertile: In some contexts, "dry land" can refer to land that is unsuitable for farming or other types of cultivation due to a lack of water or other resources.
4. Land that is not submerged in liquid: "Dry land" can also be used to refer to any surface that is not covered in a liquid substance, such as a desert, a plain, or a mountain range.
5. A place of safety or refuge: In some idiomatic expressions, "dry land" can be used metaphorically to refer to a place of safety or refuge, such as "getting back to dry land" after experiencing danger or uncertainty.