outcrop

noun
UK: /ˈaʊtkrɒp/
US: /ˈaʊtkrɑːp/

  1. A rock formation that is visible on the surface of the ground.

    1. We saw an outcrop of granite near the river.
    2. The hikers paused to examine the interesting outcrop during their mountain climb.

  2. The part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land.

    1. The map showed a limestone outcrop near the village.
    2. The geologist studied the unique patterns in the sandstone outcrop to determine its age.

Synonyms

exposure rock face bedrock
outcrop intransitive-verb

  1. To appear or be exposed on the surface of the ground as a rock formation.

    1. The rocks outcrop here and there on the hill.
    2. Layers of shale outcrop along the riverbank, revealing millions of years of geological history.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outcrop" in English means: A rock formation that is visible on the surface of the ground., The part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land..

The phonetic transcription of "outcrop" is /ˈaʊtkrɒp/ in British English and /ˈaʊtkrɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outcrop": exposure, rock face, bedrock.

Example usage of "outcrop": "We saw an outcrop of granite near the river.". More examples on the page.