boulder

• Grande masse de roche arrondie et dure, souvent détachée de son lieu d'origine et pouvant se trouver en surface ou dans un paysage.

A large, smooth mass of rock that has become detached from its original location.

1. Large rock massB1formal

   A large, smooth rock that has broken away from its original location, often found in landscapes or riverbeds.

   gros bloc rocheux

   • The hikers had to climb over a massive boulder blocking the trail.
   • Glaciers carried these boulders miles from their original source.
   • A giant boulder sat in the middle of the stream, worn smooth by water.

   Synonymesrockstone