headland
noun
a promontory extending into a large body of water.
headlands
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pluralof headland.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The very windiest conditions are expected on coastal headlands in north and west Cornwall - exposed to the north-westerly gales - but gusts of up to 70mph could occur even in inland areas.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
The headlands site, Point Molate, a former World War II Navy fuel depot largely reclaimed by nature since its closure in 1995, lies just north of the Richmond Bridge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2024
Exposed coasts and headlands could experience stronger winds.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2023
At Washington’s most beloved state park, there’s lots to do beyond the bridge: bays, lakes, beaches and headlands beckon.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2023
We walked along the bustling harbor until the docks ran out and then followed the rocky shore toward the headlands to a sandy cove.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
