rockbed

[US]/ˈrɒkbed/
[UK]/ˈrɑːkbɛd/

Translation

n.a horizontal layer of rock forming the solid foundation of the earth's surface; bedrock
Word Forms
Pluralrockbeds

Phrases & Collocations

rockbed foundation

solid rockbed

deep rockbed

rockbed formation

rockbed structure

rockbed layer

rockbed surface

rockbed stability

rockbed depth

rockbeds

Example Sentences

archaeologists discovered ancient tools embedded in the rocky bed of the river.

the house was built on a solid bedrock foundation to withstand earthquakes.

geologists studied the bedrock composition to understand the region's geological history.

water accumulates in cracks within the bedrock aquifer during the rainy season.

the hikers found a natural stone bed formation near the mountain peak.

engineers tested the bedrock stability before constructing the new bridge.

the bedrock outcrop revealed layers of sedimentary rock dating back millions of years.

researchers conducted bedrock mapping to identify potential mineral deposits.

a thin layer of soil covers the bedrock surface in this forest area.

the construction crew had to drill through hard bedrock to install utility lines.

ancient civilizations often built their temples on exposed bedrock outcrops.

the farmer discovered that the bedrock beneath his field contained underground springs.

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