hogback vs horseback what difference

what is difference between hogback and horseback

English

Etymology

hog +‎ back

Noun

hogback (plural hogbacks)

1. (geology) A sharp steep-sided ridge formed by the erosion of tilting strata
2. A hogframe.
3. A Viking grave marker taking the form of a recumbent monument, generally with a curved (hogbacked) ridge and outwardly curved sides.

Related terms

• hogbacked

See also

• Hog’s Back

English

Etymology

From Middle English horsebacke, horsebak, horsbak, equivalent to horse +‎ back.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈhɔːsˌbæk/

Noun

horseback (plural horsebacks)

1. (usually with on, upon, etc.) The back of a horse.
2. A ridge of sand, gravel, and boulders.

Synonyms

• (ridge): esker

Derived terms

• angels on horseback
• devils on horseback

Translations

Adverb

horseback (not comparable)

1. On the back of a horse.

   He rode horseback into town.

Synonyms

• ahorse, ahorseback, on horseback

Translations

Anagrams

• backshore

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