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hogback

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An upward curve or very obtuse angle in the upper surface of any member, as of a timber laid horizontally; -- the opposite of camber.

See Hogframe.

A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge with a sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Deputies responded to 4145 Hogback Hill Road in the Town of Palmyra, the CSX railroad tracks, to find a dark colored four door sedan, which had been struck by a train, laying on the railroad tracks. Source: Internet

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