foreland
- noun
- /ˈfɔrˌlænd/
:
promontorio
- The coastal foreland was ideal for birdwatching, with its wide variety of nesting species.
Examples
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Future commercial forestry plantings are likely to be concentrated in the Pastoral Foreland, especially near the port of Gisborne.
Academic text (1991) -
The Pastoral Foreland, constituting the remaining 490,000 hectares, was to retain its livestock-grazing function, provided that soil-conservation measures were implemented.
Academic text (1991) -
Sitting in the copilot's seat, I got a good look at the terrain, which directly below us was a flat coastal foreland latticed with rivers and small streams flowing to the ocean through muskegs and spruce forests.
Academic text (1990) -
The lighthouse stood proudly on the rocky foreland, guiding ships safely to shore.
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We decided to hike along the foreland to enjoy the stunning views of the sea.
Synonyms
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5.6
The source of a river or stream
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8.1
A high piece of land that sticks out into the sea
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6.2
A high piece of land with steep sides that sticks out into the sea
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Etymology
The word foreland comes from fore- 'in front' and land 'land', so it means a piece of land that lies 'in front' of the sea or the lower slopes of a mountain and often sticks out into the water.