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Outcrop (Noun)

Meaning

The part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

  • The geologists carefully examined the jagged outcrop of limestone that jutted from the hillside.
  • A prominent outcrop of granite formed the base of the mountain.
  • Tourists gathered around the massive outcrop of sandstone that dominated the landscape.
  • The distinctive outcrop of coal marked the edge of the ancient riverbed.
  • The outcrop of marble was visible from a distance, a gleaming white stripe in the rocky terrain.

Synonyms

  • Outcropping
  • Rock Outcrop

Hypernyms

  • Stone

Related Words

  • Outcrop (verb)
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