outcrop

/ˈa‍ʊtkɹɒp/

/ˈaʊtkɹɑːp/

Outcrop

the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land

to outcrop

MAIN VERB

appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground

Examples

1. A nearby lone coral outcrop energizes the bare seascape.

2. At 9:45 pm, the ship hit a reef outcrop at a speed of around 16 knots.

3. Even your retina itself is an outcrop of the brain.

4. Look at this outcrop.