headland

• Substantiv, das ein schmales, meist felsiges Stück Land bezeichnet, das von der Küste ins Meer hineinragt und oft als Kap, Landzunge oder Vorgebirge erscheint.

A noun referring to a narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea, often forming a cliff or promontory.

1. Geographical featureB2formal

   A narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea, often with high cliffs.

   Landzunge

   • The lighthouse stands on the rocky headland.
   • We hiked to the edge of the headland to watch the sunset.
   • The headland provides a natural barrier against strong winds.

   Synonymecapeforelandmullnesspointpromontory

   Antonymebaybightgulf