Definition of hogback Hogback

hog•back

We found 8 definitions of hogback from 4 different sources.

What does hogback mean?

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Noun

Plural: hogbacks

hogback - a narrow ridge of hills

horseback

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

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

hogback (n.)
An upward curve or very obtuse angle in the upper surface of any member, as of a timber laid horizontally; -- the opposite of camber.
hogback (n.)
See Hogframe.
hogback (n.)
A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge with a sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides.

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hogback, noun, singular of hogbacks.

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