Gritrock (Noun)
Meaning
A hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The local landscape was characterized by a mix of sand and gritrock formations that told a thousand years of geological history.
- Gritrock cliffs dominated the horizon as far as the eye could see, a testament to the region's rich geological past.
- Hikers were warned to tread carefully on the steep paths, especially when dealing with areas composed of loose gritrock.
- After many years of exposure, the gritrock had developed unique cracks and crevices that had become home to a variety of wildflowers.
- One of the site's archaeological attractions was a set of ancient petroglyphs painstakingly etched into the gritrock.