Definition of cragnext
as in cliff
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice a menacing crag overhangs the hiking trail

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Recent Examples of crag Among their first outings together was a trip to a local Colorado crag. Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 Dan shone his flashlight in the crags of a rock wall, and the antennae of hundreds of spiny lobsters waved in its beam. Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026 Her travels are usually inspired by mountain bike trails, classic crags, and whatever is happening in the sky. Maya Silver, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026 There was a collective gasp from the crowd, watching on a videoboard, as the crash happened near the top of the hill and behind a crag. Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crag
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Noun
  • Reached via Torremuelle station and a short walk to the coastline, the small cove is framed by rocky cliffs and greenery rather than rows of restaurants and sun loungers.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Visit Deception Pass, Washington’s most popular state park, for its dramatic cliffs, turquoise waters, and iconic bridge.
    Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Built around a towering sandstone escarpment that rises through the centre of the property, surrounded by a deliciously cold pool, the architecture was conceived in careful negotiation with the landscape.
    Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • The tents are perched on top of escarpment with views of the TK below.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

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“Crag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crag. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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