HOGBACK

hogback, horseback

(noun) a narrow ridge of hills

Source: WordNet® 3.1

---

Etymology

Noun

hogback (plural hogbacks)

(geology) A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata

A hogframe.

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

Source: Wiktionary

---

Hog"back`, n.

1. (Arch.)

Definition: An upward curve or very obtuse angle in the upper surface of any member, as of a timber laid horizontally; -- the opposite of camber.

2. (Naut.)

Definition: See Hogframe.

3. (Geol.)

Definition: A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge with a sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

---

Do you know this game?

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins