hogback

English

noun
Definitions
  • (geology) A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata
  • A hogframe.
  • A Viking grave marker taking the form of a recumbent monument, generally with a curved (hogbacked) ridge and outwardly curved sides.

Etymology

Compound from English hog + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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