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headland
noun head·land \ˈhed-lənd, -ˌland\
: a narrow area of land that sticks out into the sea
Full Definition of HEADLAND
1
: unplowed land at the ends of furrows or near a fence
2
: a point of usually high land jutting out into a body of water : promontory
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First Known Use of HEADLAND
before 12th century
Related to HEADLAND
- Synonyms
- ness, point, promontory
HEADLAND Defined for Kids
headland
noun head·land \ˈhed-lənd\
Definition of HEADLAND for Kids
: a point of high land sticking out into the sea
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