outcrop

CEFRB2

/ˈaʊt.kɹɒp/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A visible part of rock rising above the ground.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground.

Examples

  • The sharp, layered outcrop appeared to pierce the desert sand like an ancient blade.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈæɔt.kɹɔp/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The part of a rock formation that appears at the surface of the ground.

  2. A piece of land that stands out (usually into water) from the land surrounding.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To come out to the surface of the ground.

Synonyms

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Question 1 · Quick check

Hikers saw a large rock blank rising sharply from the grassy hillside.

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Origin

noun

From out- + crop.