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Promontory

usgb/ˈprɑːməntɔːri/Volume
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Geographical Feature

Promontory refers to land elevated above surroundings, providing a view typically of water.

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The lighthouse stood bravely on the windswept promontory.
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Visual Landmark

Often used as a landmark or scenic point, 'promontory' connotes beauty and a broad view.

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Tourists gathered on the promontory, cameras ready, as the sun dipped below the horizon.
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Specific Terrain

A promontory suggests more than a gentle hill or slope—it's a notable protrusion into the sea.

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Seabirds nested along the cliff face of the steep promontory.
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