HOGBACK

hogback, horseback

(noun) a narrow ridge of hills

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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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

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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

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