boulder

boul·der | \ ˈbōl-dər

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variants: or less commonly bowlder

Definition of boulder

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

Boulder

geographical name

Boul·der | \ ˈbōl-dər

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Definition of Boulder (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The uphill portion on the Mormon Trail crawls 700 feet up Neighborhood Canyon, dodging massive boulders, slickrock corridors and desert flora adapted to South Mountain’s craggy environs. — Mare Czinar, azcentral, "This is one of Phoenix's best loved hikes. Here's why," 8 Jan. 2020 The long wall was made up of big boulders, some of which could be more than 3 feet (1 meter) wide and weigh more than a metric ton (1,000 kg). — Megan Gannon, Smithsonian, "Oldest Known Seawall Discovered Along Submerged Mediterranean Villages," 18 Dec. 2019 One boulder, affectionately referred to as Mt. Doom, stands about 32 feet above the spot where Bennu is slated to touch down. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, "X Marks the Spot: OSIRIS-Rex Is Headed to Nightingale Crater," 13 Dec. 2019 The creek was channelized in the 1930s, using boulders, and the woody debris that fell naturally into the creek, creating the pools, was removed. — Peter Fimrite, SFChronicle.com, "Major push to save Muir Woods salmon run includes creek, habitat work," 10 Dec. 2019 Every sound seems amplified, every pebble under your sleeping bag feels like a boulder, and your hunting buddy’s snoring can give you homicidal thoughts. — The Editors, Field & Stream, "Three Tricks for Sleeping Better in Camp," 7 Dec. 2019 The work was arduous—removing granite boulders, planting vines by hand—but the Fellowship prized the clarity and camaraderie that came from collective physical labor. — Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, "How Natural Wine Became a Symbol of Virtuous Consumption," 18 Nov. 2019 Take, for instance, the color white, how to choose a yard boulder, and how to throw away a computer. — Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, "An homage to the humble basket, the household workhorse," 7 Nov. 2019 It’s packed with 60 pieces, including 24 dinos plus accessories like trees, boulders, and a volcano. — Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, "The 2019 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards," 18 Oct. 2019

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“Boulder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boulder. Accessed 16 Feb. 2020.

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