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promontory

noun

/ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

Meaning

A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.

headland, cliff, bluff, cape, point

valley, lowland

rocky promontory, steep promontory, promontory overlooking, coastal promontory

A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances.

a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths

The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxi...

an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking

A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.