A small hill; a hillock; a knoll.
Used in a Sentence
hummocks
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for hummocks.
Editorial note
We wanted Spanish moss hanging from tree limbs, and clumps and hummocks of moss.
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Parts of speech1
Quick take
A small hill; a hillock; a knoll.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of hummocks gathered in one view.
A ridge or hill of ice in an ice field.
(Scotland) A fistful.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for hummocks.
noun
A small hill; a hillock; a knoll.
noun
A ridge or hill of ice in an ice field.
noun
(Scotland) A fistful.
Example sentences
We wanted Spanish moss hanging from tree limbs, and clumps and hummocks of moss.
> The vista had dissolved into an undulating sea of hummocks - waist-high depressions and ponds known as thermokarst.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use hummocks in a sentence?
We wanted Spanish moss hanging from tree limbs, and clumps and hummocks of moss.
What does hummocks mean?
A small hill; a hillock; a knoll.
What part of speech is hummocks?
hummocks is commonly used as noun.