The difference between Headland and Peninsula

When used as nouns, headland means coastal land that juts into the sea, whereas peninsula means a piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.


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  1. Headland as a noun:

    Coastal land that juts into the sea.

  2. Headland as a noun:

    The unplowed boundary of a field.

  1. Peninsula as a noun (geography):

    A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: byland cape chersonese half-island headland ness"

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