boulder

noun

boul·der | \ ˈbōl-dər

variants: or less commonly bowlder

Definition of boulder

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a detached and rounded or much-worn mass of rock

Boulder

geographical name

Boul·der | \ ˈbōl-dər

Definition of Boulder (Entry 2 of 2)

city northwest of Denver in north central Colorado population 97,385

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Intense downpours that far exceeded the forecast created massive debris flows in Montecito, a coastal town east of Goleta, burying homes and cars under mud and boulders. — Howard Blume, latimes.com, "Another night of terror and calamity for Santa Barbara County as new destructive fire sweeps through," 8 July 2018 Also, avoid high and open areas (like boulders or fields), tall objects like trees, bodies of water, and metal. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "14 Essential Hiking Safety Tips You Should Always Follow," 10 May 2019 Milling bounced off a boulder and slid an additional 400 feet down the snowy slope before coming to a stop, according to ABC News. — Don Sweeney, sacbee, "A deaf hiker fell 700 feet down an Alaska mountain. Then a husky named Nanook found her," 1 July 2018 Swimmers have their own beach of dark sand with some protruding boulders at the pier. — BostonGlobe.com, "The 20 best beaches to visit in New England," 2 May 2018 Lawrence is an absolute monster—a boulder to move against the run, with the athletic potential to become a high-end distrupter in the passing game. — Albert Breer, SI.com, "2019 NFL Mock Draft: A Very Early Look at the Potential Top 10 Picks," 11 July 2018 The biggest fear is that the summit will explode and blast huge boulders into the air. — David Montero, latimes.com, "New fissure prompts more evacuations near Kilauea volcano," 14 May 2018 The car went through a stop sign, up onto a curb, and into a boulder in front of a yard, police said. — Jackson Cote, BostonGlobe.com, "Elderly couple die after car crash in Worcester," 5 July 2018 The offender shattered the window on the front door with a boulder to gain entry. — Staff Report, Daily Southtown, "Southland police blotter," 3 July 2018

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