Outcropping
Use Outcropping in a sentence noun
1.
Geology.
a.
a cropping out, as of a stratum or vein at the surface of the earth.
b.
the exposed portion of such a stratum or vein.
2.
something that emerges suddenly or violently in the manner of an outcrop; outbreak: an outcrop of student demonstrations.
verb (used without object)
3.
to crop out, as strata.
Origin:
1760–70; noun use of verb phrase crop out
1760–70; noun use of verb phrase crop out
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| outcrop | |
| —n | |
| 1. | part of a rock formation or mineral vein that appears at the surface of the earth |
| 2. | an emergence; appearance |
| —vb , -crops, -cropping, -cropped | |
| 3. | (of rock strata, mineral veins, etc) to protrude through the surface of the earth |
| 4. | another word for crop out |
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Outcropping
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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Science Dictionary
outcrop  (out'krŏp') Pronunciation Key
An area of visible bedrock that is not covered with soil. |
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Example sentences
On the north face is a vertical rock outcropping that is aligned along a north and south point.
The vessel was caught in the heavy seas and dashed against an outcropping of rocks.
It is a harsh glade environment where limestone outcropping is prevalent.
Secondly, at this location there is a rock outcropping which goes into the water a bit.
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