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/ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ · boul.d·der
noun
- A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land. The hikers had to navigate around the large boulder in their path.
- A particle greater than 256 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale. The geologist studied the boulder to determine its size and composition.
- A large marble, in children's games. The children played with the boulder, trying to knock it over with their fingers.
verb
- To engage in bouldering. She bouldered up the rock face, using her hands and feet to find holds.
Did you know? The term 'boulder' is often used in geology to describe rocks that are too large to be considered pebbles or stones, but too small to be considered boulders is not a thing, however, the term is used to describe rocks that are too large to be carried by a person.