promontory

🇺🇸 /ˈprɑːməntɔːri/ 🇬🇧 /ˈprɒməntri/
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noun
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A high, narrow piece of land that sticks out into a body of water.

The lighthouse was built on a promontory, providing a clear view of the surrounding sea.

translation

n. A high, narrow piece of land that sticks out into a body of water.

Word Forms

Plural promontories