skaw
Definition
Proper noun: * A specific geographical cape: Skaw is the name of a specific cape located at the northernmost point of the Jutland peninsula in Denmark, forming the boundary between the Skagerrak and Kattegat sea areas.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The Skaw is known for its dramatic meeting of two seas.
- Lighthouses at the Skaw warn ships of the shallow waters.
Advanced Usage
- "The Skaw": The definite article "the" is almost always used when referring to this geographical feature, similar to "the Alps" or "the Hague".
- Sailing around the Skaw can be challenging due to strong currents.
Variants and Related Words
- Skagen: (Proper noun) The Danish town located near the Skaw cape. The area is often referred to as Skagen in tourism and cultural contexts.
- Many artists were drawn to the unique light in Skagen.
Synonyms
- Cape: (Common noun) A general term for a pointed piece of land projecting into a body of water. Skaw is a specific instance of a cape.
- The ship rounded the cape.
Notes on Meaning
This word is a highly specific proper noun with a single, fixed geographical referent. It is not used in a general or metaphorical sense.
Noun
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a cape on the northernmost tip of Jutland between the Skagerrak and the Kattegatt
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