the appearance of rock, after having been worn smooth by a passing glacier

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Definition of the appearance of rock, after having been worn smooth by a passing glacier in English English dictionary

glacial polish

However, in Canada and Northern Europe—where they are known collectively as shields—the basement formations stretch out in the lowlands, smoothed by glacial polish.

Hyphenation

the ap·pear·ance of rock, af·ter ha·ving been worn smooth by a pass·ing glac·i·er