- rock outcrop
- nounthe part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land (Freq. 1)• Syn: ↑outcrop, ↑outcropping
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outcrop — a) That part of a geologic formation or structure that appears at the surface of the earth. b) [ soil survey ] An actual exposure of bedrock at or above the ground surface; the miscellaneous area rock outcrop. Compare: cliff,… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
Rock microstructure — includes the texture of a rock and the small scale rock structures. The words texture and microstructure are interchangeable, with the latter preferred in modern geological literature. However, texture is still acceptable because it is a useful… … Wikipedia
outcrop — ► NOUN ▪ a part of a rock formation that is visible on the surface. ► VERB (outcropped, outcropping) ▪ appear as an outcrop … English terms dictionary
Rock fishing — is fishing from rocky outcrops into the sea. It is a popular pastime in Australia and New Zealand. It can be a dangerous pastime and claims many lives each year.TechniquesRock fishing can be done with a rod and reel and line, or a line only. Some … Wikipedia
rock — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 hard, stony part of the earth ADJECTIVE ▪ hard, solid ▪ Solid rock is broken down by weathering. ▪ soft ▪ jagged, rough … Collocations dictionary
Outcrop — An outcrop is a visible exposure of bedrock or ancient superficial deposits on the surface of the Earth. [1] View of a bedrock outcrop near San Carlos Water, Falklands Islands. As exemplified in the picture an outcrop has to be immersed in soil… … Wikipedia
outcrop — [[t]a͟ʊtkrɒp[/t]] outcrops N COUNT: usu with supp, oft N of n An outcrop is a large area of rock sticking out of the ground. ...an outcrop of rugged granite. ...rocky outcrops, covered in trees and bushes. (in AM and sometimes in BRIT, use… … English dictionary
outcrop — UK [ˈaʊtˌkrɒp] / US [ˈaʊtˌkrɑp] noun [countable] Word forms outcrop : singular outcrop plural outcrops a rock, or a group of rocks, that sticks up out of the ground … English dictionary
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rock — [[t]rɒ̱k[/t]] ♦♦ rocks, rocking, rocked 1) N UNCOUNT Rock is the hard substance which the Earth is made of. The hills above the valley are bare rock... A little way below the ridge was an outcrop of rock that made a rough shelter. 2) N COUNT A… … English dictionary
