Definition of CAPROCK

caprock

Plural: caprocks

Noun

  • An impermeable layer of rock overlying an oil or gas reservoir.
  • A harder or more resistant rock type overlying a weaker or less resistant rock type.

Examples

  • He placed a CAPROCK of letters, blocking his opponent from a crucial spot.

Origin / Etymology

From cap + rock.

Scrabble Score: 17

caprock: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
caprock: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
caprock: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

caprock: valid Words With Friends Word