Synonyms for

Outcrop

Verb / ˈaʊˈtkrɑ:p / Another word for outcrop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Outcrop is a noun that means a visible part of a rock formation or a layer of soil that appears above the surface of the ground.

Synonyms & similar words

outcropping rockoutcrop exposure projection rise ledge cliff bluff promontory peak hill knoll mound mound hillock bump molehill protuberance protrusion eminence

Example sentences

  1. The outcrop of rocks was a great place for us to rest.
  2. We saw a small outcrop of soil on top of the hill.
  3. The geologist studied the outcrop to learn more about the rock formation.
  4. The outcrop provided a beautiful view of the valley below.
  5. We climbed the outcrop to get a better look at the landscape.

Quotes

  • Nature is an outcrop of the divine mind.
  • The outcrop of beliefs is what makes the human.

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