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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

1. a narrow ridge of hills;
[syn: hogback, horseback]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Hogback \Hog"back`\, n.
   1. (Arch.) An upward curve or very obtuse angle in the upper
      surface of any member, as of a timber laid horizontally;
      -- the opposite of camber.
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   2. (Naut.) See Hogframe.
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   3. (Geol.) A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge
      with a sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Hogframe \Hog"frame`\, n. (Steam Vessels)
   A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck,
   and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and
   stiffness. Used chiefly in American river and lake steamers.
   Called also hogging frame, and hogback.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

hogback
    n 1: a narrow ridge of hills [syn: hogback, horseback]