headland

nounhigh land area

Synonyms for headland

noun high land area

Word Origin & History

Old English heafod lond "strip of land left unplowed at the edge of a field to leave room for the plow to turn," naturally identified with boundaries; see head (n.) + land (n.). Meaning "high cape, promontory" is from 1520s.

Example Sentences for headland

The noble Scyldings left the headland; homeward went the gold-friend of men.

That she has no inkling of our presence is proven, since she has cast anchor round the headland.

The Silver Heron is at anchor in the bay beyond that headland.

We recognised the headland, and looked at each other in the silence of dumb wonder.

Beacons had been prepared on every hill and headland, and men were set to watch.

At Five Fingers, west of the headland; two leagues from here.

I returned to the headland next day in the hope that I might see him again.

The headland is a bold block of white limestone stained with red.

But the headland reached a greater height, and rose from the sea.

A moment later the march toward the headland was recommenced.

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Synonyms for headland

cape

hill

hillock

hills

knoll

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Synonyms for headland

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