a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast; a headland.
A promontory is a high point of land that juts out into a body of water or over lower land. It is a raised area of land that offers a scenic view of the surrounding area.
The ship approached the promontory, its rocky cliffs looming overhead.
The antonym for promontory is "hollow" or "depression," which refer to a low-lying area rather than a high point of land that juts out into a body of water.
Synonyms:bluff, cape, cheronese, foreland, jetty, jutty, peninsula, point, ridge
The Scottish word "Ness" generally refers to a narrow strip of land or a promontory, particularly one that juts out into the sea or a lake. It is often used in place names, such as Loch Ness.
Another definition for latitude is the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
A land mass is a geologic feature such as a hill or promontory.
There are no perfect rhymes for the word promontory.
there is a promontory in the Atlantic ocean.
Definition: A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland.
The light house stood tall atop the promontory.
Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse was created in 1859.
The ship approached the promontory, its rocky cliffs looming overhead.
Wilson's Promontory in southern Victoria. South Point in the Promontory is the southern most point in mainland Australia.
Wilsons Promontory National Park was created in 1898.
The cast of Promontory - 2002 includes: Frank Gerrish
Promontory - 2002 was released on: USA: 10 May 2002 (premiere)
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