as in jagged
having an uneven edge or outline
goats scrambled nimbly up the craggy side of the mountain
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The standout among the neo-murder balladeers is the topical folk singer Jesse Welles, whose delivery and persona takes John Prine’s craggy empathy and adds a tincture of Brian Jones’s sinister charisma.
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay.
—William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In a smaller role, Boyd Holbrook nails Johnny Cash’s craggy bass-baritone during a period when his sound was as much rock ‘n’ roll as country.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
More than four hours west of Cairo, along Egypt’s northwest coast, Marsa Matrouh is a go-to destination stretched against the Mediterranean Sea known for its white-sand beaches, natural pools, beautiful craggy coastlines, and cultural spots.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay.
—William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In a smaller role, Boyd Holbrook nails Johnny Cash’s craggy bass-baritone during a period when his sound was as much rock ‘n’ roll as country.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
More than four hours west of Cairo, along Egypt’s northwest coast, Marsa Matrouh is a go-to destination stretched against the Mediterranean Sea known for its white-sand beaches, natural pools, beautiful craggy coastlines, and cultural spots.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Craggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craggy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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