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rockface

/ˈrɒkfeɪs/

Meanings
noun
An exposed, roughly vertical expanse of rock

Examples :

"The mountain climber carefully planned her ascent of the steep rockface. "
geology geography nature

Related Words

Illustration exposed

exposed verb

/ɪkˈspoʊzd/ /ɛkˈspoʊzd/

To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to.

"The newspaper exposed the company's illegal dumping of waste. "

Illustration climber

climber noun

/ˈklaɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈklai.mɚ/

One who climbs.

"The climber carefully ascended the steep hill to reach the top of the mountain. "

Illustration planned

planned verb

/plænd/

To design (a building, machine, etc.).

"The architect planned the building for the client."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration rock

rock noun

/ɹɒk/ /ɹɑk/

A formation of minerals, specifically:

"The mountain climber carefully studied the rock formation before beginning her ascent. "

Illustration steep

steep noun

/stiːp/

The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.

"The steep of the hill made the bike ride challenging. "

Illustration roughly

roughly adverb

/ˈɹʌf.li/

In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness.

"The teacher spoke roughly to the student who repeatedly interrupted class. "

Illustration vertical

vertical noun

/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/

A vertex or zenith.

"The vertical of the mountain range was a breathtaking sight. "

Illustration mountain

mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

Illustration expanse

expanse noun

/ɛkˈspæns/

A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land.

"The hot air balloon drifted slowly across the vast expanse of the desert. "

Illustration ascent

ascent noun

/əˈsɛnt/

The act of ascending; a motion upwards.

"He made a tedious ascent of Mont Blanc."