Gritstone (Noun)
Meaning
A hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The mountain trail was treacherous, with loose gritstone rocks threatening to send hikers tumbling down the steep slope.
- Geologists often use the term gritstone to describe the rough, grey rock formations commonly found in areas of heavy glacial erosion.
- Hikers approaching the summit had to navigate through a field of jagged gritstone boulders, carefully choosing each step.
- The ancient castle walls were made of rough-hewn gritstone, giving them a sturdy, battle-scarred appearance.
- Climbers tackling the north face of the mountain encountered a challenging section of gritstone, with numerous overhangs and awkward ledges.