foreland (Meaning)
foreland (n)
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
land forming the forward margin of something
foreland (n.)
A promontory or cape; a headland; as, the North and South in Kent, England.
A piece of ground between the wall of a place and the moat.
That portion of the natural shore on the outside of the embankment which receives the stock of waves and deadens their force.
Synonyms & Antonyms of foreland
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foreland Sentence Examples
- The rugged foreland jutted out into the turbulent sea, forming a dramatic coastline.
- The wind howled across the desolate foreland, carrying with it the sound of crashing waves.
- A lighthouse stood tall on the outermost point of the foreland, a beacon of hope for mariners at sea.
- The foreland was a natural sanctuary for seabirds, which nested among its towering cliffs.
- The path along the foreland offered breathtaking views of the vast ocean below.
- A geological fault line ran through the foreland, creating a rugged and uneven terrain.
- The foreland had been shaped over centuries by the relentless force of the ocean.
- A military fort was built on the strategic foreland, guarding the approaches to the harbor.
- The foreland was a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who sought its unspoiled beauty.
- The lighthouse keeper's cottage stood on a secluded part of the foreland, offering a solitude that was both tranquil and inspiring.
FAQs About the word foreland
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea), land forming the forward margin of somethingA promontory or cape; a headland; as, the N
peninsula, cape,point, arm, spit, promontory, ness, headland, jetty,breakwater
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The rugged foreland jutted out into the turbulent sea, forming a dramatic coastline.
The wind howled across the desolate foreland, carrying with it the sound of crashing waves.
A lighthouse stood tall on the outermost point of the foreland, a beacon of hope for mariners at sea.
The foreland was a natural sanctuary for seabirds, which nested among its towering cliffs.
