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rock outcrop

/rɒk ˈaʊtkrɒp/

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/rɒk ˈaʊtkrɒp/C1formaltechnical
  • ruВидимая, обнажённая масса коренной породы или крупное скальное образование, выступающее над поверхностью земли, часто встречающееся на склонах холмов, утёсах или в горных районах.

A visible, exposed mass of bedrock or large rock formation that protrudes above the ground surface, often found on hillsides, cliffs, or in mountainous areas.

  1. Exposed rock formationB2formal

    A visible, exposed portion of bedrock or large rock that appears above the ground surface.

    ruСкальное обнажение

    • The hikers stopped to admire the ancient rock outcrop.
    • Geologists studied the rock outcrop to understand the area's history.
    • The trail passed by a massive rock outcrop covered in moss.