scaur

Meanings

• noun

  A type of limestone or sandstone cliff or shore formed by the dissolution of the softer parts of the rock, leaving the harder parts standing as a steep face.

  - "The scaur provided a perfect vantage point for observing the coastline."
  - "The hikers were careful as they navigated the treacherous scaur."

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Variants

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scar , scarless , scars , scarred , scarring , scar tissue , scar tissues , leaf scar

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Norse word 'sker', meaning 'rocky outcrop'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scaur' is most commonly used in the British Isles and Northern Europe.

2. The Great Orme Head in Wales is a famous example of a scaur.

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Related Concepts

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1. cliff: A large natural elevation of land, usually along the coast or the side of a river, with a steep face.

2. geology: The scientific study of the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time.

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Culture

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In literature, scaur is often used to describe dramatic and rugged landscapes, such as those found along the coast. In art, scaur has been depicted in various forms, including as the backdrop for seascapes and as a symbol of strength and resilience.

How to Memorize "scaur"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a steep, rocky cliff or shoreline. Visualize the softer parts of the rock dissolving, leaving the harder parts standing as a vertical face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scaur' with the image of a rugged coastline or cliff.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym SCAUR: Steep Cliffs Are Unusual Rocks.

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