outcrop
|out/crop|
B2
/ˈaʊtˌkrɒp/
emerge visibly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outcrop' originates from the combination of 'out' and 'crop', where 'crop' meant 'to appear or emerge'.
Historical Evolution
'outcrop' changed from the older English term 'crop out' and eventually became the modern English word 'outcrop'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to emerge or appear', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a visible exposure of bedrock or ancient geological formations on the surface of the Earth.
The geologist examined the outcrop to study the rock layers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/28 07:36