mountainous peninsula

noun phrase

Meaning

A large projection of land surrounded by water on three sides that is characterized by high, rugged terrain.

Examples

  • The hikers spent weeks exploring the remote, mountainous peninsula in the northern part of the country.
  • Due to the steep slopes of the mountainous peninsula, building roads between the coastal villages proved nearly impossible.

Synonyms: hilly cape, rugged headland, craggy promontory