noun
headland
Headland (noun) means an area of coastal land projecting into the sea.
noun
1
An area of coastal land projecting into the sea.
2
The strip of land left unploughed at the edge of a field.
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Etymology
Traces back through Middle English hedelond and hedelonde to Old English hēafodland and hafudland ("boundary, headland"), equivalent to head and land. It displaced the non-native Middle English chevicir ("headland"), which had been borrowed from Old French chevecier ("head piece").
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of headland?
"headland" (noun) means an area of coastal land projecting into the sea.
What is another word for headland?
Other words for "headland" include foreland, promontory, head.
What are the different meanings of headland?
"headland" has 2 main meanings: 1. An area of coastal land projecting into the sea; 2. The strip of land left unploughed at the edge of a field.
