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- [hawg-bak, hog-]
- /ˈhɔgˌbæk, ˈhɒg-/
- /ˈhɒɡ.bæk/
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- [hawg-bak, hog-]
- /ˈhɔgˌbæk, ˈhɒg-/
Definitions of hogback word
- noun hogback a long, sharply crested ridge, generally formed of steeply inclined strata that are especially resistant to erosion. 1
- noun hogback A long hill or mountain ridge with steep sides. 1
- noun hogback a narrow ridge that consists of steeply inclined rock strata 0
- noun hogback a Saxon or Scandinavian tomb with sloping sides 0
- noun hogback a ridge with a sharp crest and abruptly sloping sides, often formed by the outcropping edge of steeply dipping rock strata 0
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Origin of hogback
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; hog + back1
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Parts of speech for Hogback
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hogback popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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hogback usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hogback
noun hogback
- ridge — a long, narrow elevation of land; a chain of hills or mountains.
- panache — a grand or flamboyant manner; verve; style; flair: The actor who would play Cyrano must have panache.
- tuft — a bunch or cluster of small, usually soft and flexible parts, as feathers or hairs, attached or fixed closely together at the base and loose at the upper ends.
- plume — a feather.
- crown — A crown is a circular ornament, usually made of gold and jewels, which a king or queen wears on their head at official ceremonies. You can also use crown to refer to anything circular that is worn on someone's head.
Antonyms for hogback
noun hogback
- nadir — Astronomy. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith.
- bottom — The bottom of something is the lowest or deepest part of it.
- flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
Top questions with hogback
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