Crag

/kræɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A steep or rugged cliff or rock face.

The climbers approached the crag, eager to conquer its challenging routes.

A broken fragment of rock or a rock ledge.

He stood on the crag, looking out over the valley below.

A prominent rock formation.

The castle was built on a crag, providing a natural defense against invaders.

Middle English 'cragge', from Old Norse 'kragi'.

craggy landscape

A landscape characterized by steep cliffs and rugged terrain.

crawling up the crag

Climbing cautiously or laboriously on a steep slope.

rock

A solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth.

cliff

A steep face of a rock or earth.

A difficult rock climbing route.

That route was a real crag; I almost fell!

To chill or hang out in a rugged outdoor setting.

We cragged by the river all weekend.