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hogback

Hogback (noun) means a sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,.

noun
1
A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,
2
A Viking grave marker taking the form of a recumbent monument, generally with a curved (hogbacked) ridge and outwardly curved sides.
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Etymology

From hog + back.

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What is the meaning of hogback?

"hogback" (noun) means a sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,.

What are the different meanings of hogback?

"hogback" has 2 main meanings: 1. A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,; 2. A Viking grave marker taking the form of a recumbent monument, generally with a curved (hogbacked) ridge and outwardly curved sides.

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