Meaning & use
headland
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A narrow point of land, usually with a cliff, that projects from the coastline into the sea.
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We hiked along the headland to watch the waves crash against the rocks below.
The lighthouse stands on a rocky headland overlooking the bay.
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Often used in coastal geography; not to be confused with 'peninsula,' which is generally larger and more connected to the mainland.
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