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Outcrops

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

Definition

Outcrops are areas of rock that are visible on the surface of the Earth.

Synonyms & similar words

outcrop outcropping rockoutcrop exposures projections emergences ledges boulders cliffs crags hillocks knolls mounds promontories rocks tor bluff precipice ridge

Example sentences

  1. We climbed the rocks and explored the outcrops.
  2. The outcrops revealed interesting layers of sedimentary rock.
  3. The geologist used a hammer to break open the outcrop.
  4. We saw a fossil embedded in the outcrop.
  5. The outcrops provided evidence of ancient volcanic activity.

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  • Nature is not a place to visit. It is home. - Gary Snyder
  • In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The Earth laughs in flowers. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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