Outcrop
Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtkɹəp/
Outcrop (noun)
- a part of a rock formation that is visible on the surface of the ground.
- a geological feature that emerges above the surrounding land.
Examples
- The hikers rested near the outcrop.
- An outcrop can be seen from the trail.
Common collocations: rocky outcrop, examine the outcrop, study an outcrop, natural outcrop