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promontory
1. a high point of land, esp of rocky coast, that juts out into the sea 2. Anatomy any of various projecting structures promontory [′präm·ən‚tȯr·ē] (geology) A high, prominent projection or point of land, or a rock cliff, jutting out boldly into a body of water. A cape, either low-lying or of considerable height, with a bold termination. A bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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