Definition of petroglyph in English:

petroglyph

noun ˈpɛtrə(ʊ)ɡlɪfˈpetrəˌɡlif

A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one.
Example sentencesExamples
- Among its various attractions, Wrangell has totem poles and native-carved petroglyphs that date back an estimated 8,000 years.
- In Norway, petroglyphs carved in rock by Stone Age hunters are threatened by air pollution.
- Established in 1990, this national park holds over 17,000 petroglyphs, or carvings and drawings made on rocks, some of which are over 2,000 years old.
- Afterward, Wilde took us on a short hike to show us nearly thousand-year-old petroglyphs etched on boulders.
- Our guides led us into a cave with walls covered by ancient petroglyphs, including symbols still used by Aborigines today.

Origin

Late 19th century: from petro- 'rock' + Greek glyphē 'carving'.

Definition of petroglyph in US English:

petroglyph

nounˈpetrəˌɡlif

A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one.
Example sentencesExamples
- Afterward, Wilde took us on a short hike to show us nearly thousand-year-old petroglyphs etched on boulders.
- Among its various attractions, Wrangell has totem poles and native-carved petroglyphs that date back an estimated 8,000 years.
- Established in 1990, this national park holds over 17,000 petroglyphs, or carvings and drawings made on rocks, some of which are over 2,000 years old.
- In Norway, petroglyphs carved in rock by Stone Age hunters are threatened by air pollution.
- Our guides led us into a cave with walls covered by ancient petroglyphs, including symbols still used by Aborigines today.

Origin

Late 19th century: from petro- ‘rock’ + Greek glyphē ‘carving’.

单词	petroglyph
释义	Definition of petroglyph in English: petroglyph noun ˈpɛtrə(ʊ)ɡlɪfˈpetrəˌɡlif A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one. Example sentencesExamples Among its various attractions, Wrangell has totem poles and native-carved petroglyphs that date back an estimated 8,000 years. In Norway, petroglyphs carved in rock by Stone Age hunters are threatened by air pollution. Established in 1990, this national park holds over 17,000 petroglyphs, or carvings and drawings made on rocks, some of which are over 2,000 years old. Afterward, Wilde took us on a short hike to show us nearly thousand-year-old petroglyphs etched on boulders. Our guides led us into a cave with walls covered by ancient petroglyphs, including symbols still used by Aborigines today. Origin Late 19th century: from petro- 'rock' + Greek glyphē 'carving'. Definition of petroglyph in US English: petroglyph nounˈpetrəˌɡlif A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one. Example sentencesExamples Afterward, Wilde took us on a short hike to show us nearly thousand-year-old petroglyphs etched on boulders. Among its various attractions, Wrangell has totem poles and native-carved petroglyphs that date back an estimated 8,000 years. Established in 1990, this national park holds over 17,000 petroglyphs, or carvings and drawings made on rocks, some of which are over 2,000 years old. In Norway, petroglyphs carved in rock by Stone Age hunters are threatened by air pollution. Our guides led us into a cave with walls covered by ancient petroglyphs, including symbols still used by Aborigines today. Origin Late 19th century: from petro- ‘rock’ + Greek glyphē ‘carving’.
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