hogback

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Noun
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hog=back

WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun hogback has 1 sense

CIDE DICTIONARY

hogbackn. 
  •  An upward curve or very obtuse angle in the upper surface of any member, as of a timber laid horizontally; -- the opposite of camber.  [1913 Webster]
  •  See Hogframe.  [1913 Webster]
  •  A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge with a sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

hogback, n. (also hog's back) a steep-sided ridge of a hill.


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