cromlech

/ˈkɹɒmlɛk/ /ˈkɹɑmlɛk/

Meanings

noun

A dolmen or ancient underground tomb in Wales, usually made with stones disposed in a circular shape.

Examples :

"During our family trip to Wales, we saw a well-preserved cromlech, an ancient stone tomb that formed a circle on the hillside. "

Related Words

disposed verb

/dɪˈspəʊzd/ /dɪˈspoʊzd/

(used with "of") To eliminate or to get rid of something.

"I dispose of my trash in the garbage can."

hillside noun

/ˈhɪlsaɪd/

The side of a hill.

"The small town nestled snugly on the hillside. "

underground noun

/ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/

An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.

"My brother uses the underground to get to work every day. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

preserved verb

/pɹəˈzɜːvd/ /pɹəˈzɝvd/

To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

"Every people have the right to preserve its identity and culture."

circular noun

/ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/

Short for circular letter.

"The teacher sent a circular announcing the upcoming school trip. "

dolmen noun

/ˈdɒl.mɛn/ /ˈdoʊl.mən/

A prehistoric megalithic tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones, most having originally been covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow.

"During their trip to the countryside, the family visited an ancient dolmen, a stone tomb that was likely a burial place for important people long ago. "

formed verb

/fɔːmd/ /fɔɹmd/

To assume (a certain shape or visible structure).

"The children formed a circle to play duck, duck, goose. "

stones noun

/stəʊnz/ /stoʊnz/

A hard earthen substance that can form large rocks.

"Children collected colorful stones from the beach to decorate their sandcastle. "

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "