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

  1. Headland as a noun:

    Coastal land that juts into the sea.

  2. Headland as a noun:

    The unplowed boundary of a field.

  1. Promontory as a noun:

    A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: cliff headland hoe id3=promontory"

  2. 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.

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