Hogback
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hogback is a noun meaning (geology) A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,.
Meaning
(geology) A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A hogframe.
- A Viking grave marker taking the form of a recumbent monument, generally with a curved (hogbacked) ridge and outwardly curved sides.
Example Sentences
Without further parley Garland rode off up the hog's-back and the sheriff rode off down it …
Word Forms
- hogbacks
- hog's-back
- hogsback
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arete, humpback, huckleback, hanger, hoodoo, hunchback.
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