Weird Word: Hummock

by on Sep.07, 2012, under Articles, Weird Words, Writing

Hummock

Noun

  • A small hill; a hillock; a knoll.
  • A ridge or hill of ice in an ice field.

Used in a sentence:

  • The penguin provided an excellent sled, allowing them glide gracefully above the newly fallen snow laying the hummock.

SourceWiktionary

Commentary:

I keep thinking hammock whenever I see this word, which is why I had to post it. I need of strange scenery for your character to romp around on? Add a hummock!

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