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  • Small Land Units: Plot, Patch, Strip & More - Definitions
    There are many words for a tiny bit of land, depending on the context and size:

    General terms:

    * Plot: A small piece of land, often used for building.

    * Patch: A small area of ground, usually covered with something specific like grass or flowers.

    * Strip: A long, narrow piece of land.

    * Parcel: A small piece of land, often used for legal purposes.

    * Tract: A small area of land, often used for development.

    More specific terms:

    * Islet: A very small island.

    * Cove: A small, sheltered bay.

    * Spit: A narrow strip of land extending into a body of water.

    * Headland: A point of land projecting out into the sea.

    * Promontory: A high piece of land that juts out into the sea.

    Informal terms:

    * Bit: A small piece of land.

    * Spot: A small, defined area of land.

    * Patch of ground: A small, undefined area of land.

    The best word to use will depend on the specific situation.

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