crag

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noun (1)

ˈkrag How to pronounce crag (audio)
Synonyms of cragnext
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: a steep rugged rock or cliff
2
archaic : a sharp detached fragment of rock
cragged
ˈkra-gəd How to pronounce crag (audio)
adjective

crag

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noun (2)

chiefly Scotland
: neck, throat

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Noun (1)

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Examples of crag in a Sentence

Noun (1) a menacing crag overhangs the hiking trail
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Noun
Both islands share a granitic composition, leading to the rocky crags bookending sandy coves. — Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Most of my climbing took place at Boulder’s local crags, or more often than not, at the climbing gym, with occasional trips to far away destinations. — Lynn Hill, Outside Online, 17 Feb. 2025 Crossing seven modern-day prefectures and the snowy crags of the Japanese Alps, this thoroughfare, the Nakasendō, connected the imperial capital of Kyoto with the cultural capital of Edo (now Tokyo). — Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025 While these crags are not the most challenging climbs, their proximity to the city is unique, which explains how outfitters like Klättermusen have flourished. — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crag

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh craig rock

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Middle Dutch crāghe; akin to Old English cræga throat — more at craw

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crag was in the 14th century

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crag

noun
ˈkrag
: a steep rugged rock or cliff
craggy
ˈkrag-ē
adjective

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