outcrop

Noun
  1. The part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land (synset 109404154)
    is a type of: rock, stone - a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
    subtypes:
    • belay - something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured
    • outthrust - an outcropping of rock that extends outward
    same as: outcropping, rock outcrop
Verb
  1. Appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground (synset 200425452)
    "Big boulders outcropped"
    is a type of: appear - come into sight or view

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