Associations to the word «Hogback»

Wiktionary

HOGBACK, noun. (geology) A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata
HOGBACK, noun. A hogframe.
HOGBACK, noun. A Viking grave marker taking the form of a recumbent monument, generally with a curved (hogbacked) ridge and outwardly curved sides.

Dictionary definition

HOGBACK, noun. A narrow ridge of hills.

Wise words

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Stephen King