Outthrust (Noun)
Meaning
An outcropping of rock that extends outward.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The hikers had to navigate around the outthrust of granite that jutted out into the trail.
- The outthrust of limestone formed a natural balcony overlooking the valley below.
- As the storm approached, the outthrust of rock provided a precarious perch for the seagulls.
- The outthrust of sandstone was worn smooth by the constant pounding of the waves.
- The outthrust of basalt created a dramatic silhouette against the sunset sky.