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Synonyms for cragged


Grammar : Adj
Spell : krag-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkræg i



Définition of cragged

Origin :
  • mid-15c.; see crag + -y (2).
  • adj rough
Example sentences :
  • The river was confined between high and cragged rocks, one of which impended above the spot where the canoe rested.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The only ascent to this cragged fortress was by roads cut in the rock, so rugged in many places as to resemble broken stairs.
  • Extract from : « Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada » by Washington Irving
  • The mountains were lofty, with snowy peaks and cragged sides; it was hoped, however, that some practicable defile might be found.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Captain Bonneville » by Washington Irving
  • A short march brought them to the foot of the mountain, but its steep and cragged sides almost discouraged hope.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Captain Bonneville » by Washington Irving
  • To descend a cragged mountain, however, was more difficult and dangerous than to ascend it.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Captain Bonneville » by Washington Irving
  • He saw the hurrying warriors directly behind them, and the rough, cragged mass of rocks in front.
  • Extract from : « Through Apache Lands » by R. H. Jayne
  • Gazing over the cragged summit, he beheld her approaching with a gentleman at her side.
  • Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton
  • He looked out the window at the cragged horizon and the dying red star behind.
  • Extract from : « Earthsmith » by Milton Lesser

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