Boulder: meaning, definitions and examples
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boulder
[ หboสldษr ]
geology
A large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hikers had to climb over a massive boulder to continue on the trail.
- She sat on a boulder by the river, enjoying the peacefulness of the surroundings.
climbing
A large, detached rock or rock fragment, often a climbing surface or obstacle.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The climbers reached the summit after scaling the boulder.
- He struggled to find a good grip on the slippery boulder.
measurement
A unit of weight in the US customary system equal to 14 pounds.
Synonyms
measure, unit of weight
Examples of usage
- She bought a boulder of potatoes at the market.
- The farmer estimated the weight of the pumpkin to be two boulders.
Translations
Translations of the word "boulder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pedregulho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Felsblock
๐ฎ๐ฉ batu besar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฐะปัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ gลaz
๐ฏ๐ต ๅทจ็ณ
๐ซ๐ท rocher
๐ช๐ธ roca
๐น๐ท kaya
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุฎุฑุฉ ูุจูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ balvan
๐ธ๐ฐ balvan
๐จ๐ณ ๅทจ็ณ
๐ธ๐ฎ balvan
๐ฎ๐ธ bjarg
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะปะบะตะฝ ัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bรถyรผk daล
๐ฒ๐ฝ roca
Word origin
The word 'boulder' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Swedish word 'bullersten' which means 'noisy stone'. It was initially used to describe a large stone or rock. Over time, the term became commonly used in geology and climbing contexts to refer to a specific type of large rock. The use of 'boulder' as a unit of weight in the US customary system also emerged during this period.