The difference between Headland and Promontory
When used as nouns, headland means coastal land that juts into the sea, whereas promontory means a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland.
check bellow for the other definitions of Headland and Promontory
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Headland as a noun:
Coastal land that juts into the sea.
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Headland as a noun:
The unplowed boundary of a field.
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Promontory as a noun:
A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff.
Examples:
"synonyms: cliff headland hoe id3=promontory"
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Promontory as a noun (anatomy):
A projecting part of the body. A projection on the sacrum. A rounded elevation in the tympanum of the ear.