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/ˈbōldər/,
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boulders, plural;
  1. A large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion

  1. a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
  2. a town in north central Colorado; Rocky Mountains resort center and university town
  3. (bouldered) rocky: abounding in rocks or stones; "rocky fields"; "stony ground"; "bouldery beaches"
  4. In geology, a boulder is a rock with grain size of usually no less than 256 mm (10 inches) diameter. While a boulder may be small enough to move or roll manually, others are extremely massive. In common usage, a boulder is too large for a person to move. ...
  5. Boulder were an American rock band. The ensemble formed in 1992 in Ohio. Members of the group had previously played in hardcore punk bands and were heavily influenced by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. ...
  6. Emery Schaub is a fictional character of the Marvel Universe. His first appearance was in '''' #13 (2008) and was created by Christos N. Gage and Steve Uy.
  7. (Boulders (album)) Boulders is the first solo album by Roy Wood. Apart from harmonium on track 1 played by John Kurlander, all the instruments (including guitars, cello, saxophone recorders) and voices were by Wood, who also wrote and produced the whole album. ...
  8. (Boulders(song)) Coming Home is the fifth studio album by American rock band New Found Glory, released on September 19, 2006 through Geffen Records. ...
  9. (The boulders) Simon's Town (also widely but incorrectly referred to as Simonstown; Simonstad) is a village and a naval base in South Africa, near Cape Town. It is located on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. ...
  10. A large piece of stone that can theoretically be moved if enough force is applied; To engage in bouldering
  11. (Boulders) Rock fragments larger than 2 feet (60 centimeters) in diameter.
  12. Boulders are heavy, rough stones commonly used in landscaping.
  13. (BOULDERS) Large transported blocks of stone generally imbedded in clays or gravels.
  14. (Boulders) are large rounded stones, the coarsest component of gravel.
  15. To climb short, hard routes on low-lying rocks without protective gear.
  16. Opal distinguished by the presence of host brown rock, usually ironstone, on the back of the opal seam; almost exclusively from Queensland.
  17. A rock fragment, usually rounded by weathering or abrasion, with an average dimension of 12 inches or more: will not pass a 12-inch screen. A particle of rock that will not pass a 12-inch (300-mm) square opening. A rock which is too heavy to be lifted readily by hand.
  18. a size-classification of rock pieces. Boulders should be lumps of rock at least 200 mm in diameter.
  19. To climb close to ground level without the protection of a rope and belayer, but usually with a spotter. An excellent way to focus on technique and power by working the same sequence repeatedly.
  20. n./v. a big rock typically climbed without a rope. May be head high to over 30 feet. Each boulder may have many distinct routes. Boulder problems are often top roped (See top rope), but climbing without a rope is thought to be better style. ...
  21. Burial: Bronze Age placement of one or more large boulders. These placements typically do not have associated burials, although later graves may be put near them.
  22. To climb a difficult, but short, rock pitch where a potential fall will be of minimal consequence (shy of a crater).
  23. A style of climbing which involves climbing only at a height the climber feels comfortable jumping to the ground.
  24. a fragment of rock, not attached to bedrock, and larger than 10 inches in diameter.
  25. A rock short enough to climb relatively safely without a rope.