Outcrop Meaning
/ˈaʊt.kɹɒp/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA piece of land that stands out (usually into water) from the land surrounding.
nounA coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground.
Sentence Examples
The sharp, layered outcrop appeared to pierce the desert sand like an ancient blade.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Hikers saw a large rock ____ rising sharply from the grassy hillside.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The geologist examined the rock ____ on the hillside to determine the age of the formation.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úd Proto-Germanic *ūt Proto-Germanic *ūt- Old English ūt- Middle English ut- English out- English crop English outcrop From out- + crop.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Hikers saw a large rock ____ rising sharply from the grassy hillside.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The geologist examined the rock ____ on the hillside to determine the age of the formation.