esker Definition
es·ker (es′kər)
noun
a winding, narrow ridge of sand or gravel, probably deposited by a stream flowing in or under glacial ice
Etymology: Ir eiscir, a ridge
esker Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
ridge: Two esker ridge fragments are located to the south of the main ridge.
Noun used with modifier
case: In some cases eskers were draped across the ridges during final deglaciation.
Browse dictionary entries near esker
- ‹ Esk
- ‹ Esfahán
- ‹ ESF
- ‹ eserine
- ‹ esemplastic
- ‹ -ese
- ‹ ESE
- ‹ Esdras
- ‹ Esdraelon
- ‹ escutcheon
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