hummock Definition
- 1a small hill or mound
- 2a ridge of ice in an ice field
Using hummock: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hummock" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The path led up a grassy hummock.
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The ice hummocks were a challenge for the ship's crew.
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The hummocks of the tundra were covered in wildflowers.
hummock Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with hummock
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The hummocky terrain made it difficult to navigate the area.
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The ship had to navigate through the ice hummocks to reach the other side of the Arctic.
hummock grass
a type of grass that grows on hummocks and other elevated areas
Example
The hummock grass was a favorite food of the local wildlife.
Summary: hummock in Brief
A 'hummock' [ˈhʌmək] is a small hill or mound, often found in natural landscapes like tundras or grasslands. It can also refer to a ridge of ice in an ice field. Examples include 'The path led up a grassy hummock,' and 'The ice hummocks were a challenge for the ship's crew.' Phrases include 'hummocky terrain,' which describes terrain with many small hills or mounds.
