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sea stack

American  

noun

  1. a pillarlike mass of rock detached by wave action from a cliff-lined shore and surrounded by water.


Etymology

Origin of sea stack

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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Cody started climbing at the age of two and already has a number of impressive sea stack climbs under his belt, including the equally daunting Old Man of Stoer in Sutherland.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2023

Dan Bailey, who is the editor of UK Hillwalking, said it was the biggest sea stack in the UK.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2023

The island was a sea stack connected to land before the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2018

In a nutshell: A large sea stack on the Oregon Coast, at the mouth of Neskowin Creek, with an interesting history.

From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2014

Percé Rock, a massive sea stack with a six-story-high arch, loomed off shore.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2013