rimrock

rim·rock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rim-rok]
- /ˈrɪmˌrɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rim-rok]
- /ˈrɪmˌrɒk/

Definitions of rimrock word

noun rimrock rock forming the natural boundary of a plateau or other rise. 1
noun rimrock bedrock forming the natural boundary of a placer or of a gravel deposit. 1
noun rimrock rock forming the boundaries of a sandy or gravelly alluvial deposit 0
noun rimrock rock forming the rim or upper part of a steep slope or precipice 0

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Origin of rimrock

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60; rim + rock1

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Parts of speech for Rimrock

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rimrock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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