outcrop outcrop /ˈaʊtkrɑːp/

noun

1. The part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land  ( outcrop , outcropping , rock outcrop )
   the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land
     The rock climber found a secure hold on the rock outcrop, scaling the cliff with determination.
   The rock climber found a secure hold on the rock outcrop, scaling the cliff with determination.
   
   

verb

1. Appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground  ( outcrop )
   appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground
    Big boulders outcropped
   Big boulders outcropped
   

 Irish terrier Irish terrier /ˈaɪrɪʃ ˈtɛriər/

noun

1. Medium-sized breed with a wiry brown coat; developed in Ireland  ( Irish terrier )
   medium-sized breed with a wiry brown coat; developed in Ireland
    The Irish terrier, with its wiry coat, is known for its spirited nature.
   The Irish terrier, with its wiry coat, is known for its spirited nature.
   
   

 philosophy philosophy /fəˈlɑːsəfi/

noun

1. () A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school  ( philosophical system , school of thought , ism , doctrine , philosophy )
   a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
   
2. () The rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics  ( philosophy )
   the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
    I am studying philosophy as my major subject
   I am studying philosophy as my major subject
   
   
3. () Any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation  ( philosophy )
   any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation
    Self-indulgence was his only philosophy
   self-indulgence was his only philosophy
    My father's philosophy of child-rearing was to let mother do it
   my father's philosophy of child-rearing was to let mother do it
   
   

 amputation amputation /ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən/

noun

1. A surgical removal of all or part of a limb  ( amputation )
   a surgical removal of all or part of a limb
    The soldier's injury was so severe that amputation was the only option.
   The soldier's injury was so severe that amputation was the only option.
   
   
2. A condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs  ( amputation )
   a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs