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promontory

/ˈprɒm.ən.tər.i/

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noun

/ˈprɒm.ən.tər.i/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее естественное возвышение, особенно скалистое, выступающее в море.

A noun referring to a natural elevation, especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea.

  1. Rocky headlandC1formal

    A high point of land or rock that extends out into a body of water, typically the sea.

    ruСкалистый мыс

    • The lighthouse stood on a rugged promontory overlooking the ocean.
    • From the promontory, they could see the entire coastline.
    • The ship sailed around the rocky promontory to reach the harbor.

    Synonymsbluffcapecliffforelandheadlandmullnesspoint

Forms
  • promontories plural form
  • promontories' possessive plural form
  • promontory's possessive singular form
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