foreland

Meanings

• noun

  A strip of land that extends into the sea or a large body of water, forming the shoreline and often providing shelter for ships.

  - "The foreland protected the harbor from rough seas."
  - "The lighthouse stood on the foreland, warning sailors of the dangerous rocks."

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Variants

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foreland , forelands

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Etymology

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Old English forlond, from for 'before' and land 'land'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'foreland' is most commonly used in reference to coastal areas, but it can also be applied to any land that extends into a body of water.

2. In geology, a foreland is a large, stable area of continental crust that has collided with an oceanic plate, resulting in the formation of a mountain range.

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Related Concepts

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1. shoreline: The place where land meets water, often characterized by the presence of a foreland.

2. headland: A high, projecting piece of land, often forming the end of a foreland.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'foreland' has been used to describe the rugged and unforgiving coastline, often serving as a metaphor for the challenges and dangers that lie ahead.

How to Memorize "foreland"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strip of land extending into the sea, providing shelter and protection to ships.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foreland' with the image of a rugged coastline, protecting and guiding sailors to safety.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'fore' meaning 'before' and 'land' meaning 'land', so a foreland is a piece of land before the sea.

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