Hatteras

[hat-er-uhs]

noun

1. Cape, a promontory on an island off the E coast of North Carolina.

Hatteras

/ ˈhætərəs /

noun

1. a promontory off the E coast of North Carolina, on Hatteras Island , which is situated between Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic: known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" for its danger to shipping

Example Sentences

The storm’s center was about 215 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras as of 11 p.m.

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The worst hit is expected on Hatteras Island, officials said.

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Gee Gee Rosell, who lives on Hatteras Island, stopped by her store Buxton Village Books on Wednesday to unpack a new shipment and manage orders from residents before they hunker down.

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“Out here on Hatteras Island, Mother Nature’s in charge,” Rosell said.

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On the Outer Banks, Highway 12 from Oregon Inlet to Hatteras Village was closed because conditions were too dangerous.

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