promontories

Meanings

• noun

  A narrow piece of land projecting into a body of water.

  - "The lighthouse stood at the end of the promontory, warning sailors of the dangerous rocks."
  - "The promontory provided a breathtaking view of the ocean."

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Synonyms

cliff , headland , hoe

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Variants

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promontories , promontory

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Etymology

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From Latin promontorium, from promonere 'to set before'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest promontory in the world is the Arabian Peninsula, which extends over 2,500 kilometers into the Arabian Sea.

2. The most famous promontory in literature is likely Cape Canaveral in Florida, which has been the site of numerous historic space launches.

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Related Concepts

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1. cape: A promontory that forms a projecting point of land, especially one large enough to be clearly marked as a landmark and often named.

2. headland: A piece of land projecting into a body of water, larger than a point but smaller than a peninsula.

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Culture

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Promontories have been significant in various cultures throughout history. They have been used as strategic military positions, sites for lighthouses and other navigational aids, and inspirations for literature and art.

How to Memorize "promontories"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, narrow piece of land jutting out into the water. Imagine the sound of crashing waves against the rocky shoreline.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'promontory' with the image of a lighthouse standing tall on a rocky outcropping, warning sailors of the dangerous waters ahead.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Promontory P' to remember the definition: Promontory is a landform that Projects Out, Making Noteworthy Observations Toward the Ocean, Yearning for Passersby to notice its beauty.

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