Boulders: meaning, definitions and examples
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boulders
[ ˈboʊldərz ]
rock formations
Boulders are large rocks, typically rounded by the action of water or weathering. They are commonly found in mountainous regions or near rivers and lakes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hikers had to climb over the boulders to reach the summit.
- The river was blocked by massive boulders, creating a natural dam.
Translations
Translations of the word "boulders" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pedras grandes
🇮🇳 बड़ी चट्टानें
🇩🇪 Felsbrocken
🇮🇩 batu besar
🇺🇦 валуни
🇵🇱 głazy
🇯🇵 巨石 (きょせき)
🇫🇷 rochers
🇪🇸 rocas grandes
🇹🇷 büyük kayalar
🇰🇷 큰 바위
🇸🇦 صخور كبيرة
🇨🇿 balvany
🇸🇰 balvany
🇨🇳 大石头 (dà shítou)
🇸🇮 balvani
🇮🇸 grýti
🇰🇿 үлкен жартас
🇬🇪 დიდი ქვები
🇦🇿 böyük daşlar
🇲🇽 rocas grandes
Etymology
The word 'boulders' originated from the Middle English word 'bulder', which meant a large stone or rock. It has been used to describe large rocks for centuries, especially in the context of geology and outdoor activities.
See also: bouldered, bouldering.