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noun
A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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noun
A hogframe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
A Viking grave marker taking the form of a recumbent monument, generally with a curved (hogbacked) ridge and outwardly curved sides.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a narrow ridge of hills
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: horseback
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Broader terms: ridge, ridgeline
History
From hog + back.
