
Crag
Landscape Term
Used to describe natural scenery, often in outdoor adventure contexts like hiking or mountain climbing.
They set off to explore the crags at dawn.
Visual Imagery
Evokes a strong image of rough nature that can be powerful in creative writing or storytelling.
Eagles nested on the crags overlooking the valley.
Specific Setting
Use 'crag' when referring to a specific part of a mountain or rock, not the whole structure.
The climbers rested on a small crag before attempting the summit.
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