foreland

[ fawr-land, fohr- ]

noun

1. a cape, headland, or promontory.
2. land or territory lying in front.

foreland

¹

/ ˈfɔːlənd /

noun

1. a headland, cape, or coastal promontory
2. land lying in front of something, such as water

Foreland

²

/ ˈfɔːlənd /

noun

1. either of two headlands ( North Foreland and South Foreland ) in SE England, on the coast of Kent

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreland¹

First recorded in 1300–50, foreland is from the Middle English word forlonde. See fore-, land

Example Sentences

Impelled by this most welcome breeze, we were soon round the South Foreland and off Dover, where we hove-to to land the pilot.

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And the youngest, he never was found; and the others was stone dead ashore, nigh on to the Foreland.

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Its sea-front walk of a couple of miles or more is as fine as any that can be found from the Foreland to the Lizard.

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The North Foreland had been made advisedly snug for the night.

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The North Foreland was blessed with a commander who was at his best in an emergency.

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