crag

[krag]

crag Definition

  • 1a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
  • 2a steep or rugged mass or height

Using crag: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crag" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The climbers scaled the crag with great difficulty.

  • Example

    The castle was perched on a crag overlooking the sea.

  • Example

    The hiker slipped and fell down the crag.

crag Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crag

Phrases with crag

  • a face with rough, uneven features

    Example

    His craggy face made him look older than he actually was.

  • crag and tail

    a landform consisting of a steep hill (crag) and a gentle slope (tail) on the other side, formed by glacial erosion

    Example

    Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh is an example of a crag and tail formation.

  • a species of small passerine bird that nests on cliffs and crags

    Example

    The crag martins were seen flying around the rocky outcrop.

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Summary: crag in Brief

A 'crag' [krag] is a steep or rugged cliff or rock face, often used for climbing or as a landmark. It can also refer to a steep or rugged mass or height. Examples include 'The climbers scaled the crag with great difficulty,' and 'The castle was perched on a crag overlooking the sea.' Phrases like 'craggy face' describe rough, uneven features, while 'crag and tail' refers to a landform created by glacial erosion.

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