Hutton

[huht-n]

noun

1. James, 1726–97, Scottish geologist: formulated uniformitarianism.

Hutton

/ ˈhʌtən /

noun

1. James. 1726–97, Scottish geologist, regarded as the founder of modern geology

2. Sir Leonard, known as Len Hutton . 1916–90, English cricketer; the first professional captain of England (1953)

Hutton

1. Scottish geologist whose theories of rock and land formation laid the foundation for modern geology. He showed that, over long periods of time, the erosion of rocks produces sediments, which are transported by water, ice, and air to locations at or near sea level. These sediments eventually become solidified into other rocks.

Example Sentences

Susan Hutton retired last year and now volunteers in Newton Stewart visiting nursing homes and is worried the change will have an impact on the wider community.

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Hutton had bought the house 10 years earlier after it was partly destroyed in a fire.

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He coaxed a devastatingly chilly turn from Mary Tyler Moore, drew quiet strength from Donald Sutherland and guided Timothy Hutton to an Oscar-winning breakthrough.

From Los Angeles Times

Paul Hutton was given an OLR after pleading guilty to two charges of indecent assault against two former partners and completed his minimum prison sentence in 2008.

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Ms Gosling, 57, from Sheffield, said her sister's hands "couldn't have gone to anyone better" than Corinne Hutton, who lost her legs and hands as a result of sepsis in 2013.

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