Synonyms for cragged
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : krag-ee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkræg i |
Définition of cragged
Origin :- mid-15c.; see crag + -y (2).
- adj rough
- 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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