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1Rock formation — This is a List of rock formations, meaning isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrops. These are usually the result of weathering and erosion sculpting the existing rock. Rock formation in general refers to specific sedimentary strata …
2Mother Ann (rock formation) — The Mother Ann rock formation Mother Ann is a rock formation located near the Eastern Point Lighthouse in Gloucester, Massachusetts. When viewed at the correct angle, the formation appears to be the silhouette of a reclining Puritan woman.[1] It… …
3Devil's Backbone (rock formation) — For other uses, see Devil s Backbone. Stone fortification and mounds at the Devil s Backbone rock formation Devil s Backbone is a rock formation and peninsula formed by the flow of Fourteen Mile Creek into the Ohio River, and is currently… …
4Lemon squeezer (rock formation) — The Lemon Squeezer is an unusual rock formation in Harriman State Park, New York. It is located at the intersection of the Appalachian Trail (White) and the Arden Surebridge Trail (Red Triangle), near the base of Island Pond Mountain.At first,… …
5rock formation — A lithologically or structurally distinct part of the lithosphere [16] …
6Rock climbing — History Styles Technique Equipment and protection Grades (difficulty of climb) Terminology Belaying Abseiling …
7formation — [[t]fɔː(r)me͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] formations 1) N UNCOUNT: with supp, usu the N of n The formation of something is the starting or creation of it. ...with time running out for the formation of a new government. Syn: creation 2) …
8formation — n. arrangement of troops, ships, aircraft 1) to break formation 2) close; tight formation 3) battle formation (drawn up in battle formation) 4) in formation (to fly in close formation) structure grouping 5) a cloud; rock formation 6) (ling.) a… …
9rock — 1 noun 1 STONE a) (U) stone, or a type of stone that forms part of the Earth s surface: To build the tunnel, they had to cut through 500 feet of solid rock. | rock formation (=a shape made naturally from rock): the rock formations of the Arizona… …
10rock bolt — Mining, Civ. Engin. a steel or fiberglass bolt inserted and anchored in a hole drilled in rock to prevent caving of the roof of a tunnel or subterranean chamber. [1955 60] * * * ▪ mining in tunneling and underground mining, steel rod… …
