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View synonyms for foreland
foreland
[ fawr-land, fohr- ]
noun
- a cape, headland, or promontory.
- land or territory lying in front.
foreland
1/ ˈfɔːlənd /
noun
- a headland, cape, or coastal promontory
- land lying in front of something, such as water
Foreland
2/ ˈfɔːlənd /
noun
- either of two headlands ( North Foreland and South Foreland ) in SE England, on the coast of Kent
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Impelled by this most welcome breeze, we were soon round the South Foreland and off Dover, where we hove-to to land the pilot.
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And the youngest, he never was found; and the others was stone dead ashore, nigh on to the Foreland.
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Its sea-front walk of a couple of miles or more is as fine as any that can be found from the Foreland to the Lizard.
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The North Foreland had been made advisedly snug for the night.
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The North Foreland was blessed with a commander who was at his best in an emergency.
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