outcropper

/ˈaʊtkrɒpər/

Definitions

1. noun

A small rock or stone that has been exposed or protruded from the surrounding earth or soil, often by erosion.

“The outcropper of granite on the hillside provided a striking landmark for hikers.”

Synonyms

  • exposure
  • rock outcropping

Antonyms

  • buried
  • infill