cape
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkeɪp// UK //kˈeɪp// cape
n. a piece of land that sticks out into the sea or a large lake. It is usually a high point of land that helps sailors see where they are.
n. a headland or promontory of large size extending into a body of water, usually representing a significant change in the coastline's direction.
The ship sailed around the cape to reach the harbor.
The lighthouse stands on the edge of the cape to warn ships about the dangerous rocks below.
Early explorers often struggled to navigate around the southern cape due to the unpredictable currents and violent storms that characterize the meeting of two oceans.
Usage
Often used as a proper noun in geographical names, such as Cape Cod or the Cape of Good Hope.