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Bowlder vs. Boulder — What's the Difference?

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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