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Promontory

usgb/ˈprɑːməntɔːri/Volume
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Geographical FeaturePlay
Promontory refers to land elevated above surroundings, providing a view typically of water. SlideThe lighthouse stood bravely on the windswept promontory.
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Visual LandmarkPlay
Often used as a landmark or scenic point, 'promontory' connotes beauty and a broad view. SlideTourists gathered on the promontory, cameras ready, as the sun dipped below the horizon.
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Specific TerrainPlay
A promontory suggests more than a gentle hill or slope—it's a notable protrusion into the sea. SlideSeabirds nested along the cliff face of the steep promontory.