Bowlder (Noun)
Meaning
A large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The massive bowlder had been carried by ancient glaciers and deposited in the present-day city square.
- Tourists marveled at the massive bowlder, estimated to weigh over 100 tons, that had been unearthed by a construction project.
- Geologists were thrilled to discover a pristine bowlder of quartz crystal, remarkably intact after millions of years of erosion.
- The property owner had turned a large bowlder into a scenic centerpiece, landscaping the area to draw attention to the natural wonder.
- Snowmobilers made a beeline for the historic bowlder, said to be a popular meeting spot for early explorers of the region.