Boulder

/ˈboʊldər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large rock, typically one that has been rounded by erosion.

The hikers paused to rest beside a massive boulder in the canyon.

A rock that is too large to be moved by hand.

The boulder blocking the path made it impossible for the cars to pass through.

A large stone that has become detached from a cliff or mountain.

After the landslide, several boulders were scattered across the road.

In climbing, a boulder refers to a large rock that can be climbed without the use of ropes.

He spent the afternoon bouldering at the local climbing gym.

In a geological context, a boulder is any rock that has a dimension greater than 256 mm (10 inches).

Geologists classify the boulders found in the riverbed as glacial deposits.

Middle English, from 'bould(e)' meaning 'round,' of Scandinavian origin.

boulder dash

Nonsense; foolishness.

boulder holder

Slang for a bra.

out of the boulder

To be in a difficult situation.

cobble

A rounded stone used in paving.

boulderize

To expunge or censor hard material.

A term used for a difficult situation.

This project is a boulder to deal with.

Referring to someone very big or heavy.

He's a real boulder of a guy!