crag

See also: crág and crág-

English

A crag.

Etymology

13th century, of Celtic origin; compare Scots craig, Scottish Gaelic creag, Irish creag, Welsh craig, Manx creg.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /kɹæɡ/
  • Rhymes: -æɡ

Noun

crag (plural crags)

  1. A rocky outcrop.
    • Sir Walter Scott
      From crag to crag the signal flew.
  2. (geology) A partially compacted bed of gravel mixed with shells, of the Tertiary age.

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