Pronunciation: /kɛərn/
noun A mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark
A1 I saw a cairn marking the trail on my hike.
A2 The hikers built a cairn to help them find their way back.
B1 The cairn stood tall against the backdrop of the mountains.
B2 The ancient cairn was believed to have been used for burial rituals.
C1 Archaeologists discovered a cairn dating back to the Bronze Age.
C2 The intricate design of the cairn indicated skilled craftsmanship.
verb None
A1 I cairn my garden with rocks to mark the boundary.
A2 The hikers cairned their path to help others find their way.
B1 The travelers cairned the trail with stones to guide their way back.
B2 The mountaineers cairned the peak to celebrate their successful climb.
C1 Archaeologists cairn ancient sites to protect them from damage.
C2 The artist cairned the beach with intricate sculptures made of sand.
adjective None
A1 The cairn marking the trail was easy to spot.
A2 We followed the cairn path up the mountain.
B1 The hikers built a cairn to mark their campsite.
B2 The ancient cairn served as a burial site for the tribe.
C1 The archaeologists discovered a cairn dating back to the Bronze Age.
C2 The intricate design of the cairn indicated it was a sacred site for the ancient civilization.
adverb None
A1 She walked cairnly along the path, marking the way for others to follow.
A2 The hikers placed a cairn carefully to guide them back to the trailhead.
B1 The cairn was strategically positioned to indicate the start of the mountain trail.
B2 The experienced mountaineer navigated the rocky terrain cairnfully, avoiding any missteps.
C1 The ancient cairn stood as a testament to the civilization that once thrived in the area.
C2 The archaeologist studied the cairn meticulously, uncovering clues about the past inhabitants.
pronoun None
A1 I saw a cairn on the hiking trail.
A2 The cairn marked the beginning of the path.
B1 We used the cairn as a guide to find our way back.
B2 The cairn stood tall against the backdrop of the mountains.
C1 The cairn served as a reminder of the hiker who had passed that way before.
C2 The ancient cairn was a testament to the enduring presence of humans in the wilderness.
preposition None
A1 The hikers built a cairn to mark the trail for others to follow.
A2 The cairn on the mountain top guided the climbers towards the summit.
B1 The ancient cairn served as a burial marker for the tribe's ancestors.
B2 The cairn stood tall against the harsh winds, acting as a symbol of resilience.
C1 The intricate cairn formation showcased the skill and dedication of the builders.
C2 The cairn, positioned strategically, served as a navigational aid for the lost travelers.
conjunction None
A1 I built a cairn to mark the trail so I wouldn't get lost.
A2 I added another rock to the cairn, making it taller.
B1 The hikers used the cairn as a landmark to find their way back.
B2 The cairn served as a guidepost for travelers in the remote wilderness.
C1 The ancient cairn was a testament to the civilization that once thrived in the area.
C2 As a result of the cairn's placement, the lost hiker was able to find their way back to safety.
interjection None
A1 Cairn! Look at that big rock pile over there!
A2 Cairn, I think we're on the right path now.
B1 Cairn, let's take a break and enjoy the view.
B2 Cairn, we should add another rock to mark our spot.
C1 Cairn, this trail is well-marked with these stone piles.
C2 Cairn, I remember building one of these with my friends on a hiking trip.
article None
A1 I saw a cairn while hiking in the mountains.
A2 The cairn marked the path for other hikers to follow.
B1 The cairn was built by stacking rocks on top of each other.
B2 The hiker added a stone to the cairn as a symbol of reaching the summit.
C1 The ancient cairn served as a burial marker for the tribe.
C2 Archaeologists discovered a cairn dating back to the Bronze Age.
formal The hikers built a cairn to mark the trail and guide others.
informal Let's stack some rocks to make a cairn so we can find our way back.
slang I love finding cairns on my hikes, they make great photo ops.
figurative The cairn serves as a symbol of remembrance for those who have passed.
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