terra-firma

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land, as opposed to water or air
If you describe the ground as terra firma, you mean that it feels safe in contrast to being in the air or at sea. his relief on finding himself once more on terra firma. land, rather than sea or air - used humorously
{i} (Latin) dry land, solid ground
the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground"
terra-firma
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