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promontory

A promontory is a high elevation or point of land that extends out into the water. (noun)

A high, rocky area that extends off of the coastline and into the Atlantic ocean is an example of apromontory.

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See promontory in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See promontory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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