bayhead

/beɪhed/

Definitions

1. noun

A headland or cape that juts out into a bay; a headland or point of land at the entrance to a bay.

“The hikers climbed to the top of the bayhead for a breathtaking view.”

2. noun

In golf, a raised bank of earth or sand at the edge of a hole, often surrounding the green.

“The golfer carefully navigated the tricky slope of the bayhead to sink his putt.”

Synonyms

  • cape
  • headland
  • point

Antonyms

  • cove
  • inlet