Promontory is a high point of land jutting out into a body of water, like a headland. The example shows a lighthouse being built on a promontory to warn ships.
Promontorio es un punto alto de tierra que se adentra en un cuerpo de agua, como un cabo. El ejemplo muestra la construcción de un faro en un promontorio para advertir a los barcos.
| Word | promontory |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | high point of land jutting out into a body of water; headland. |
| Sentence | They erected a lighthouse on the promontory to warn approaching ships of their nearness to the shore. |
Tags: psat
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