sea stack

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sea stack

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2023

But real birds are, in fact, nesting on just about every island or sea stack that’s surrounded by water, Harris said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2021

But that did not interest 10-year-old Ollie Buckle, who decided to climb a sea stack off Scotland's north coast.

From BBC • May 21, 2016

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