Meaning & use

Crag

noun·Everyday

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A steep, rugged rock or cliff, especially one that rises above the surrounding landscape.

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Climbers scaled the crag overlooking the valley.

A pair of eagles nested on the highest crag.

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Common in place names and descriptions of mountainous or coastal terrain, especially in Britain.

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