Headland Meaning
/ˈhɛdlənd/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounCoastal land that juts into the sea.
nounThe unplowed boundary of a field.
Sentence Examples
The headland offered a great view.
We walked along the rocky headland.
A white lighthouse stands on the rocky headland.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The hikers walked to the edge of the ____ and looked down at the ocean.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lighthouse stands on a rocky ____, guiding ships safely away from the dangerous cliffs.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English hedelond, hedelonde, from Old English hēafodland, hafudland (“boundary, headland”), equivalent to head + land. Eclipsed non-native Middle English chevicir (“headland”), borrowed from Old French chevecier (“head piece”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The hikers walked to the edge of the ____ and looked down at the ocean.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lighthouse stands on a rocky ____, guiding ships safely away from the dangerous cliffs.