crag

1 of 2

noun (1)

1
: a steep rugged rock or cliff
2
archaic : a sharp detached fragment of rock
cragged adjective

crag

2 of 2

noun (2)

chiefly Scotland

Examples of crag in a Sentence

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Noun
As the name suggests, ice seekers need only to pull over along the June Lake Loop and walk a short distance to a crag with relatively low angle ice ideal for learning on. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2024 But Zaz isn’t the only one with his eyes on the Paramount mountaintop, or at least a crag or two. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2023 The chicken patty, rusty-hued with smoky spices, has more crags than a Swiss Alp, and its amiable companions, a slather of mayonnaise and some pickles, add just the right backup notes. Emily Heil, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023 These painting-like objects are defined by crags, fractures and subtle color shifts. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023 And considering Green and Branagh’s penchant for dramatic atmosphere, the story would work just as well in the Scottish Highlands, Ireland’s County Mayo or some other place of sweeping vistas and towering crags. Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023 The rocky crags and waterfalls along this steep stretch evoke the drama of the Rockies — but much closer to home. Patricia Harris and David Lyon, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023 Waterfalls cascade down grassy slopes, where sheep are plentiful, and seabirds nest in crags. Kim Tingley, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2023 The first glow of sunlight revealed the titanic walls and turrets of the palace-fortress complex called the Alhambra looming above me on a spectacular crag. Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2023

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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

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

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Cite this Entry

“Crag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crag. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

crag

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

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