Bowlder vs. Boulder — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Bowlder and Boulder
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Bowlder
Variant of boulder.
Boulder
In geology (Udden–Wentworth scale), a boulder is a rock fragment with size greater than 256 millimetres (10.1 in) in diameter. Smaller pieces are called cobbles and pebbles.
Bowlder
Dated form of boulder
Boulder
A large rounded mass of rock lying on the surface of the ground or embedded in the soil.
Bowlder
A large stone, worn smooth or rounded by the action of water; a large pebble.
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Boulder
A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.
Bowlder
A mass of any rock, whether rounded or not, that has been transported by natural agencies from its native bed. See Drift.
Boulder
(geology) A particle greater than 256 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale
Bowlder
A large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
Boulder
A large marble, in children's games.
Boulder
(climbing) A session of bouldering; involvement in bouldering.
Boulder
To engage in bouldering.
Boulder
Same as Bowlder.
Boulder
A large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
Boulder
A town in north central Colorado; Rocky Mountains resort center and university town
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