boulder

• Grande massa de rocha, geralmente arredondada e lisa, que se desprendeu de seu local de origem ou foi transportada pela erosão; também pode designar pedra grande e solta.

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.

   Matacão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosrockstone