boulder

UK
/ˈbəʊldə/
US
/ˈboʊldər/
bouldersubstantiv
boulders
Pl.
UK
/ˈbəʊldə/
US
/ˈboʊldər/
Übersetzungen
The hiker sat on a large boulder to rest.
Турист сел на большой валун, чтобы отдохнуть.
Definitionen
A large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion and is too large to be moved easily.
The hikers had to navigate around a massive boulder blocking the trail.
Geology: A detached rock fragment larger than 256 millimetres in diameter, larger than a cobble.
According to grain-size classification, any clast above 256 mm is considered a boulder.
Synonyme
boulder stone
boulder rock
boulderverb
bouldered
Präteritum
bouldered
Partizip Perfekt
bouldering
Gerundium
UK
/ˈbəʊl.dər/
US
/ˈboʊl.dɚ/
Intransitive verb meaning to climb large rocks; basis of the sport 'bouldering'.
Definitionen
To climb on large rocks or small rock faces without the use of ropes; to engage in bouldering.
They spent the afternoon bouldering along the riverbank.
boulderadjektiv
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., 'boulder field').
Definitionen
Relating to or consisting of large rocks; used before another noun.
The hikers navigated a vast boulder field.
boulderssubstantiv

boulder

boulders
Pl.
UK
/ˈbəʊldəz/
US
/ˈboʊldərz/
Übersetzungen
The hikers had to climb over several large boulders to continue on the trail.
Туристам пришлось перелезть через несколько больших валунов, чтобы продолжить путь по тропе.
Definitionen
Large, rounded rocks typically found on the ground or in a stream.
The hikers had to navigate around several boulders blocking the trail.