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hogback

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for hogback.

Editorial note

Even when I was a kid my peers chose to break their arms and legs at the more distant (and likewise defunct) Hogback Mountain.

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Quick take

A Viking grave marker taking the form of a recumbent monument, generally with a curved (hogbacked) ridge and outwardly curved sides.

Meaning at a glance

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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.

noun

(geology) A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,

noun

(nautical) A hogframe.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for hogback.

noun

A Viking grave marker taking the form of a recumbent monument, generally with a curved (hogbacked) ridge and outwardly curved sides.

noun

(geology) A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata,

noun

(nautical) A hogframe.

Example sentences

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Even when I was a kid my peers chose to break their arms and legs at the more distant (and likewise defunct) Hogback Mountain.

2

Out of spec motoring does a pretty good test called the "hogback challenge".

3

Hogback is willing to do whatever for marketing, Todd is a troll and reaping the consequences of years of prevaricating.

4

It's not a benchmark, but there is a youtube channel (Out of Spec) which tests these systems, and I think they also say Mercedes are the best in their "Hogback challenge".

Quote examples

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Out of spec motoring does a pretty good test called the "hogback challenge".

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It's not a benchmark, but there is a youtube channel (Out of Spec) which tests these systems, and I think they also say Mercedes are the best in their "Hogback challenge".

Proper noun examples

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Hogback is willing to do whatever for marketing, Todd is a troll and reaping the consequences of years of prevaricating.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use hogback in a sentence?

Even when I was a kid my peers chose to break their arms and legs at the more distant (and likewise defunct) Hogback Mountain.

What does hogback mean?

A Viking grave marker taking the form of a recumbent monument, generally with a curved (hogbacked) ridge and outwardly curved sides.

What part of speech is hogback?

hogback is commonly used as noun.