hogback (Meaning)
hogback (n)
a narrow ridge of hills
hogback (n.)
An upward curve or very obtuse angle in the upper surface of any member, as of a timber laid horizontally; -- the opposite of camber.
See Hogframe.
A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge with a sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hogback
hogback Sentence Examples
- The hogback ridge dominated the skyline, its jagged profile resembling the arched back of a wild boar.
- The gnarled and twisted hogback tree stood as a testament to the relentless winds that battered the coastal landscape.
- The hogback mountain trail led hikers through a rugged and unforgiving terrain.
- Archeologists unearthed a remarkable hogback stone, inscribed with ancient runes that defied translation.
- The hogback clouds gathered ominously, foreshadowing an approaching storm.
- The hogback roof on the ancient cottage gave it a distinctly medieval appearance.
- The hogback bridge arched gracefully over the shimmering river, connecting two distant shores.
- The hogback dinosaur's distinctive plates and spikes set it apart from other prehistoric creatures.
- The hogback glacier slowly carved its way through the mountain, leaving behind a U-shaped valley in its wake.
- The hogback pots of ancient Native Americans were renowned for their intricate designs and durability.
FAQs About the word hogback
a narrow ridge of hillsAn upward curve or very obtuse angle in the upper surface of any member, as of a timber laid horizontally; -- the opposite of camber., Se
scar, cuesta, scarp, escarpment, bluff, crag, palisade,butte, tor, cliff
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The hogback ridge dominated the skyline, its jagged profile resembling the arched back of a wild boar.
The gnarled and twisted hogback tree stood as a testament to the relentless winds that battered the coastal landscape.
The hogback mountain trail led hikers through a rugged and unforgiving terrain.
Archeologists unearthed a remarkable hogback stone, inscribed with ancient runes that defied translation.
