crag

[krag]

crag Definition

• 1. a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
• 2. a 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

• precipice
• bluff
• escarpment
• cliff
• rock face

Phrases with crag

• craggy face

  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.

• crag martins

  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.