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- Dictionaryoutcrop/ˈaʊtkrɒp/
noun
- 1. a rock formation that is visible on the surface: "dramatic limestone outcrops"
verb
- 1. appear as an outcrop.
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The meaning of OUTCROP is a coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground. How to use outcrop in a sentence.
OUTCROP definition: 1. a large rock or group of rocks that sticks out of the ground 2. a large rock or group of rocks…. Learn more.
a cropping out, as of a stratum or vein at the surface of the earth. the exposed portion of such a stratum or vein. something that emerges suddenly or violently in the manner of an outcrop; outbreak: an outcrop of student demonstrations.
OUTCROP meaning: 1. a large rock or group of rocks that sticks out of the ground 2. a large rock or group of rocks…. Learn more.
An outcrop or rocky outcrop is a visible exposure of bedrock or ancient superficial deposits on the surface of the Earth. [1] Features. Outcrops do not cover the majority of the Earth's land surface because in most places the bedrock or superficial deposits are covered by soil and vegetation and cannot be seen or examined closely.
noun. 1. a breaking forth; specif., the emergence of a mineral from the earth so as to be exposed on the surface. 2. the mineral that so emerges. verb intransitive Word forms: ˈoutˈcropped or ˈoutˈcropping. 3. to emerge from the earth in this way. 4. to break forth.
1. a. a cropping out, as of a stratum or vein at the surface of the earth. b. the exposed portion of such a stratum or vein. 2. something that emerges suddenly or violently in the manner of an outcrop; outbreak. v.i. 3. to crop out, as strata. [1760–70]
Definition of outcrop noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
An outcrop is an area of land where the underlying rocks are exposed. You can see many rocky outcrops throughout Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
Outcrop Definition. A breaking forth; specif., the emergence of a mineral from the earth so as to be exposed on the surface. An outcrop of a vein of coal. Any rock formation exposed on the surface or, sometimes, covered by a thin layer of soil, gravel, etc.
