cherty (Meaning)
Wordnet
cherty (a)
resembling or containing chert
Webster
cherty (a.)
Like chert; containing chert; flinty.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cherty
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
cherty Sentence Examples
- The path through the hills was treacherous, littered with sharp, cherty rocks.
- The analysis of the soil revealed a high cherty content, making it difficult for most plants to thrive.
- The early settlers used a hand-powered drill to break through the cherty layer to access the water table below.
- The knapped tools were more prone to breakage compared to smoother ones due to the cherty nature of the stone.
- The distinctive fossils were preserved within the cherty limestone layers, offering a glimpse into the past.
- The hammering sound echoed through the quarry as workers extracted the valuable cherty stone.
- The cherty composition of the riverbed made the water naturally filtered, resulting in exceptional clarity.
- Modern construction materials have largely replaced the use of cherty stone due to its brittle nature.
- Scientists believe the cherty formations were once ocean sediments that underwent extreme heat and pressure.
- The archaeologist meticulously brushed away the dirt, revealing the intricate carvings on the cherty surface.
FAQs About the word cherty
resembling or containing chertLike chert; containing chert; flinty.
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No antonyms found.
The path through the hills was treacherous, littered with sharp, cherty rocks.
The analysis of the soil revealed a high cherty content, making it difficult for most plants to thrive.
The early settlers used a hand-powered drill to break through the cherty layer to access the water table below.
The knapped tools were more prone to breakage compared to smoother ones due to the cherty nature of the stone.
