crag

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 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 The historic center is perched on a rocky crag overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, and on summer evenings, the streets come alive with people taking a passeggiata (a leisurely stroll), visiting the shops, and enjoying an aperitivo or dinner on the restaurant terraces. Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 21 Jan. 2026 Even overconfidence is easily understandable at the crag or climbing wall. Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crag
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Noun
  • Pamushana's infinity pool glitters to the cliff edge, beneath which is the Malilangwe Dam and panoramic views of rolling hills covered in green mopane woodland and orange sandstone cliffs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Today, Bacon Hole — a cave carved into limestone cliffs overlooking the Bristol Channel — is under the custodianship of the National Trust Wales, which, together with the Bradshaw Foundation, has funded scientific research at the site.
    Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026
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  • Just as the sun prepared to sink beyond the escarpments, its rays struck every piece of the fractured glass resting on top of the window frames, alighting all of them at once, as if they were shot with electricity.
    New York Times, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • As the sun dropped and the temperature fell, Scarabeo Roches Noires emerged on the horizon, a small cluster of white tents perched on a rocky escarpment.
    Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Crag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crag. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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