Hummock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhʌmək/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hummock is a noun meaning A small hill; a hillock; a knoll.
Meaning
A small hill; a hillock; a knoll.
More Meanings
- A ridge or hill of ice in an ice field.
- (Scotland) A fistful.
Example Sentences
The west edge of their landing area was swarming with…things. Like wolves or dogs, but with long necks, they moved quickly forward, darting from hummock to hummock
Word Forms
- hummocks
Synonyms for hummock
Depending on context, synonyms include mound, hammock, knoll.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include knoll, mound, hammock, grassland, hommock, hilloc.
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