Definition of Outcrop

1. Verb. Appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground. "Big boulders outcropped"

Generic synonyms: Appear
Derivative terms: Outcropping

2. Noun. The part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land.
Exact synonyms: Outcropping, Rock Outcrop
Specialized synonyms: Belay, Outthrust
Generic synonyms: Rock, Stone

Definition of Outcrop

1. n. The coming out of a stratum to the surface of the ground.

2. v. i. To come out to the surface of the ground; -- said of strata.

Definition of Outcrop

1. Noun. A piece of land that stands out (usually into water) from the land surrounding. ¹

2. Noun. A coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground. ¹

3. Noun. The part of a rock formation that appears at the surface of the ground. ¹

4. Verb. (geology of a stratum) To come out to the surface of the ground. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Outcrop

1. to protrude above the soil [v -CROPPED, -CROPPING, -CROPS]

Medical Definition of Outcrop

1. The coming out of a stratum to the surface of the ground. That part of inclined strata which appears at the surface; basset. To come out to the surface of the ground; said of strata. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Outcrop

outcouples
outcoupling
outcourt
outcourts
outcrack
outcrafty
outcrawl
outcrawled
outcrawling
outcrawls
outcreep
outcried
outcrier
outcriers
outcries
outcrop (current term)
outcropped
outcropping
outcroppings
outcrops
outcross
outcrossed
outcrosses
outcrossing
outcrow
outcrowd
outcrowded
outcrowding
outcrowds
outcrowed

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