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1. (n.) outcrop
a cropping out, as of a stratum or vein at the surface of the earth.
2. outcrop
the exposed portion of such a stratum or vein.
3. outcrop
something that emerges suddenly or violently in the manner of an outcrop; outbreak.
4. (v.i.) outcrop
to crop out, as strata.
Etymology: (1760–70)
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1. (verb) outcrop, outcropping, rock outcrop
the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land
2. (verb) outcrop
appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground
"Big boulders outcropped"
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