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Outcropping (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

  • A hiking trail led us to an impressive granite outcropping that towered over the forest.
  • Geologists searched the outcropping of sandstone to examine its layering patterns and formation history.
  • A climber assessed the difficulties of the rock outcropping that blocked our passage up the mountain.
  • Archaeologists dated ancient artifacts discovered at an outcropping near a forgotten cave system.
  • During an emergency landing, our small plane landed on the exposed limestone outcropping amidst vast wetlands.

Synonyms

  • Rock Outcrop
  • Outcrop

Hypernyms

  • Rock

Hyponyms

  • Belay
  • Outthrust

Related Words

  • Outcrop (verb)
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