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hogback.

A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,

  2. A hogframe.

  3. A Viking grave marker taking the form of a recumbent monument, generally with a curved (hogbacked) ridge and outwardly curved sides.

Where this word comes from

From hog + back.

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