Thesaurus: hogback

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1. n. An upward curve or very obtuse angle in the upper surface of any member, as of a timber laid horizontally; -- the opposite of camber.
2. n. See Hogframe.
3. n. A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge with a sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides.
4. n. a narrow ridge of hills
5. 1. (Arch.) An upward curve or very obtuse angle in the upper surface of any member, as of a timber laid horizontally; -- the opposite of camber. 2. (Naut.) See Hogframe. 3. (Geol.) A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge with a sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides.
6. An upward curve or very obtuse angle in the upper surface ofany member, as of a timber laid horizontally; -- the opposite ofcamber.
7. n:100 n. a narrow ridge of hills