headland

/ˈhɛdlənd/
noun
  1. A narrow piece of land that projects into a body of water; a promontory.
    • The lighthouse stood on the rocky headland overlooking the sea.
    • We hiked to the headland to watch the sunset over the ocean.
    • The headland provided a natural barrier against the strong winds.
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