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headland

[ hed-luhnd ]

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noun

headland

ˈhɛdlənd a narrow area of land jutting out into a sea, lake, etc
ˈhɛdˌlænd a strip of land along the edge of an arable field left unploughed to allow space for machines

before 1000; Middle English hedeland, Old English hēafodland. See head, land

Columbus, proceeding towards Cuba, named the headland Cabo de Cruz on this day.

As you know, this headland that we're on is called the Trwyn, and 'trwyn' simply means a nose or a promontory.

The night paled; the Trwyn light went out; and off the headland a seal disported itself in the icy sea.

To the south was a headland, which our skipper informed us was the north end of Amelia Island.

From the ancient fort on the headland to the Casa Blanca and the city beyond, it was a progression of delicious sights and sounds.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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