razorback
Americannoun
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a finback or rorqual.
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a wild or semiwild hog with a ridgelike back, common in the southern U.S.
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a sharp narrow ridge or range of hills.
adjective
noun
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Also called: finback. the common rorqual See rorqual
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a semiwild or wild pig of the southeastern US, having a narrow body, long legs, and a ridged back
Etymology
Origin of razorback
Example Sentences
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“We are so saddened by the sudden and tragic passing of Alex Collins. He was a legendary Razorback and an even better person,” the Arkansas football account posted on social media.
From Washington Times • Aug. 14, 2023
Arkansas uses it at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, which last year the Sports Field Management Association named its college football field of the year.
From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2023
According to media reports, the incident happened at a parking garage near Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2022
His allergies are destroying his sinuses, the tip of his nose turning Arkansas Razorback red while his eyes fill with tears.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2022
We made a mile an hour speed to begin with and stopped at Razorback Island after 3 1/2 miles.
From South with Scott by Mountevans, Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, baron
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