hog·back

(hôg′băk′, hŏg′-)

A sharp ridge with steeply sloping sides, produced by erosion of the broken edges of highly tilted strata.

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hogback

(ˈhɒɡˌbæk)

1. (Geological Science) Also called: hog's back a narrow ridge that consists of steeply inclined rock strata

2. (Archaeology) archaeol a Saxon or Scandinavian tomb with sloping sides

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hog•back

(ˈhɔgˌbæk, ˈhɒg-)

n.

a long, sharply crested ridge usu. formed of steeply inclined strata that are especially resistant to erosion.

hogback

1. A Saxon or Viking tomb that curves down toward the ends and has sloping sides.

2. A long, narrow ridge that is steep on both sides.

Hogback

A sharp ridge running along the top of a hill.

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hogback - a narrow ridge of hills

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ridgeline, ridge - a long narrow range of hills

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