tor

/tɔ:/

Thân thiện

A hiker stands atop a tor overlooking the valley.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A high rocky hill: A natural elevation of the earth's surface, smaller than a mountain, characterized by exposed rock formations.
   • A prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill: A conspicuous, often isolated, rocky outcrop or group of rocks located on the summit or slope of a hill.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We hiked to the top of the tor to enjoy the panoramic view of the moorland.
  • The ancient tor, crowned with weathered granite, stood silhouetted against the sky.

Advanced Usage

• Geological term: In geology, a 'tor' often refers to a large, free-standing rock outcrop that rises abruptly from the surrounding smooth and gentle slopes of a rounded hill summit or ridge crest, typically formed by weathering.
  • The granite tors of Dartmoor are iconic features of the landscape.

Variants and Related Words

• Tor-like (adj): Resembling or characteristic of a tor.
  • The landscape had a tor-like quality, with rocks jutting from the grassy hills.

Synonyms

• Outcrop: A part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land.
• Crag: A steep or rugged cliff or rock face.
• Knoll: A small hill or mound.

Related Phrases

• "Crowned with a tor": Describing a hill whose summit is characterized by a rocky outcrop.
  • The hill was crowned with a tor, making it a distinctive landmark.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a high rocky hill
2. a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill