foreland
/ˈfɔrlənd/
noun
- A cape, headland, or promontory of land projecting into the sea.
- The lighthouse stood on the rocky foreland, warning ships of the dangerous coast.
- Hikers followed the trail along the foreland, enjoying views of the ocean on both sides.
- The ancient fort was built on a foreland to defend against invaders approaching by sea.
- A tract of land that lies in front of something, such as a hill or mountain range.
- The foreland provided a natural buffer zone between the river and the cliffs.
- Farmers cultivated crops on the flat foreland before the hills rose steeply.
- The village sits on a fertile foreland at the base of the mountains.
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