Synonyms for

Crag

Verb / kræg / Another word for crag — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

Synonyms & similar words

cliff precipice escarpment bluff promontory ridge outcrop peak mountain hill slope bank embankment wall face scarp crust brow

Example sentences

  1. The crag was too steep to climb without proper equipment.
  2. The birds nested on the crag overlooking the valley.
  3. The hikers stopped to admire the crag's beautiful view.
  4. The castle was built on a crag overlooking the sea.
  5. The crag was covered in snow and ice making it difficult to climb.

Quotes

  • 'The crags of the mountain were visible in the distance.' - Edgar Allan Poe
  • 'In the crags of the rocks, its eyes, two coals, glared like a lion's.' - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • 'The crags shall fly to pieces and the heavens shall fall.' - William Shakespeare

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