A "rocky promontory" refers to a tall or steep section of land that juts out into a body of water, and is mostly made up of rocks.
Sentences with «rocky promontory»
«The large rocky promontories of Cape Perpetua and Heceta Head, the productive ocean waters and expansive sandy seafloor environments, mark a unique transition from the nearshore rocky reefs to the north off Seal Rock and the subtidal reefs and kelp forests to south at Cape Arago. (yachats.lisa-gray.com)
«Within the 370 - acre site, one's interest is drawn like a magnet to the oceanfront rocky promontory selected for the 273 - suite hotel condominium,» says Lea. (remonline.com)
«Within the 370 - acre site, one's interest is drawn like a magnet to the oceanfront rocky promontory selected for the 273 suite hotel condominium,» says Lea. (remonline.com)