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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Finally, the Moon landing is arresting, properly showing the tension surrounding the Lunar Module's declining fuel levels, the unexpected field of boulders, and the uncertainty of landing upon an unknown surface. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "First Man is a first-rate movie about America’s most revered astronaut," 12 Oct. 2018 In addition, there were reports of boulders falling into a park in Hilo on the east side of the island, Okabe said. — Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Fox News, "Hurricane Lane unleashes rain as it shifts closer to Hawaii," 24 Aug. 2018 Although many of the boulders on the peak looked as though they had been split in half by a giant cleaver, a big hunk of Potato Chip Rock is missing, leaving a thin flake hanging above a drop-off. — Brian E. Clark, latimes.com, "Two scenic San Diego hikes, mountaintop and seaside," 24 June 2018 But overall, the southern end of the conduit saw massive buildups of boulders and rubble. — William J. Broad, New York Times, "How the Ice Age Shaped New York," 5 June 2018 But the advancing molten rock — and the potential for future eruptions and ejections of boulders — threatens more than the homes. — Breena Kerr, Washington Post, "Volcanic activity threatens Hawaii geothermal plant long at center of resident concerns," 11 May 2018 Authorities in California rushed to a teen’s aid on Wednesday after the boy was struck by a boulder, resulting in his arm becoming partially detached from his body, a report said. — Elizabeth Zwirz, Fox News, "Teen in California gets trapped beneath boulder, arm partially severed, report says," 18 July 2018 Large boulders, a rock water feature and a gravel semi-circle path link the driveway to a wide brick front patio where there once was grass. — Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, "Home-selling etiquette: Lake Oswego homeowner's letter to neighbors (photos)," 8 June 2018 The other is edged by a high, steep, rocky bank, and the water there is perhaps 20 feet and peppered with submerged boulders, some the size of trucks. — Shannon Tompkins, Houston Chronicle, "Catch the good times rolling on the rivers," 12 May 2018

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