1. a narrow piece of high land that extends out into a body of water
Usage: geography
2. the unplowed strip of land at the end of a furrow where farm equipment turns around
Usage: agriculture

Examples

• The lighthouse stood on a rocky headland overlooking the sea.
• Ships could see the headland from miles away.
• The coastal headland provided a perfect viewpoint for whale watching.
• Erosion slowly wore away the chalk headland over centuries.
• The farmer left a headland at each end of the field for turning the tractor.
• Wildflowers grew along the grassy headland between the crops and the cliff.