Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

land-legs

noun

/lænd lɛgz/

Definition

The ability to walk steadily and confidently on solid ground after being on a ship or in an aircraft.

Examples

After a week at sea, it took me a day to get my land-legs back.
Many sailors find it challenging to adjust to solid ground when they return home.
She felt a bit wobbly at first, but she quickly regained her land-legs.

Meaning

The phrase ‘land-legs’ refers to the state of having regained stability and balance while walking on land, especially after a period of time spent at sea.