rimrock

American

[rim-rok] / ˈrɪmˌrɒk /

noun

Geology.

rock forming the natural boundary of a plateau or other rise.
bedrock forming the natural boundary of a placer or of a gravel deposit.

rimrock British

/ ˈrɪmˌrɒk /

noun

rock forming the boundaries of a sandy or gravelly alluvial deposit

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Etymology

Origin of rimrock

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; rim + rock ¹

Example Sentences

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King cherishes the mobile home that going cooperative at Oregon’s Rimrock Court saved from rent increases and a potential buyout by investors.

From Seattle Times

At Rimrock Court in the central Oregon town of Madras, rent increased from $350 to $495 over five years.

From Seattle Times

Devon Energy Corp said on Wednesday it would acquire the leasehold interest and related assets of RimRock Oil and Gas LP in the Williston Basin in North Dakota for $865 million.

From Reuters

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus asked for indicative acquisition offers for North Dakota producer RimRock Oil and Gas in recent weeks, a deal that could exceed $500 million, according to sources.

From Reuters

RimRock did not respond to a comment request.

From Reuters

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