crag
/kræɡ/ (bre, ipa) · /kræɡ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrag/ (ame, mw)
crag — noun
- cragsingular
- cragsplural
1. A large area of rough, steep rock that juts outward from the surrounding land, c
A large area of rough, steep rock that juts outward from the surrounding land, commonly found on mountains or along coastlines.
Dr. Okonkwo took a photo of the ancient crag that towered above the valley.
crag + that towered above [place]
Yuki watched the eagles circle the crag as the sun began to set.
The climbing guide pointed to a crag that no team had ever managed to scale.
From the top of the crag, Sofia could see the whole coastline stretching south.
Rain over many centuries had worn deep cracks into the face of the grey crag.
- cliff
A cliff is a steep vertical face of rock, often forming a drop; a crag is more irregular and protruding, not necessarily a drop.
- rock face
More general term for the vertical or steep side of a rock formation; less specific than 'crag'.
- outcrop
A rock formation visible above the ground; can be flat or small, while a crag is specifically steep and prominent.
文法句型
a crag
the crag
[proper noun] Crag
用法筆記
Often used in the names of specific rock formations in British place names, such as 'Brimham Crags' or 'The Napes Crags'. Unlike 'cliff', a crag is typically a protruding rock mass rather than a vertical drop.