Outcrop

/ˈaʊt.kɹɑp/ noun verb

A piece of land that stands out (usually into water) from the land surrounding.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A piece of land that stands out (usually into water) from the land surrounding.
  2. (noun) A coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground.
  3. (noun) The part of a rock formation that appears at the surface of the ground.
  4. (verb) (of a stratum) To come out to the surface of the ground.

Letter breakdown

  • Outcrop contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Outcrop mean?

A piece of land that stands out (usually into water) from the land surrounding.

How many letters are in Outcrop?

Outcrop has 7 letters.

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