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cairn

(noun)

cairn (noun) — A small stack of rocks used to mark a trail.

A small stack of rocks used to mark a trail. These are typically used instead of blazes in deserts and alpine areas—where trees are not present. Cairns mark trails and have directed explorers for ages.

Synonyms

duck

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What is cairn?

A small stack of rocks used to mark a trail. These are typically used instead of blazes in deserts and alpine areas—where trees are not present. Cairns mark trails and have directed explorers for ages.

What is another word for cairn?

Common synonyms for cairn include duck.

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