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Hogback

Noun:

1. A sharp, steeply sloping ridge or crest formed by the tilting or faulting of rock layers.

Example sentence: The hiker marveled at the rugged beauty of the hogback as it stretched across the horizon.

2. In architecture, a roof with two long slopes meeting at a ridge, resembling the spine of a hog.

Example sentence: The old church displayed an impressive hogback roof that added to its unique charm.

Adjective:

1. Referring to or characteristic of hogbacks.

Example sentence: The region's hogback landscapes provided a breathtaking backdrop.

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