Headland
Headland noun - An area of high ground jutting out into a body of water beyond the line of the coast.
Usage example: the lighthouse, situated on a narrow, rocky headland, commands an expansive view of the coast
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Jetty and headland are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jetty" instead a noun "Headland".
Nearby Word: head
Jetty
Jetty noun - A structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers.
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Jetty and Headland. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/headland/jetty
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