Hutton

[huht-n]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

James, 1726–97, Scottish geologist: formulated uniformitarianism.

Hutton

/ ˈ��ʌ��ə�� /

noun

James. 1726–97, Scottish geologist, regarded as the founder of modern geology
Sir Leonard, known as Len Hutton . 1916–90, English cricketer; the first professional captain of England (1953)

Hutton

Scottish geologist whose theories of rock and land formation laid the foundation for modern geology. He showed that, over long periods of time, the erosion of rocks produces sediments, which are transported by water, ice, and air to locations at or near sea level. These sediments eventually become solidified into other rocks.

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Ms Gosling, 57, from Sheffield, said her sister's hands "couldn't have gone to anyone better" than Corinne Hutton, who lost her legs and hands as a result of sepsis in 2013.

From

Hutton distributed extreme videos encouraging and glorifying terrorism.

From

Gaynor Hutton has been told her home of 32 years may have to be bulldozed during the redevelopment of her housing estate.

From

Graham Hutton, general secretary for the SLS and a former head teacher in Dundee, told the inquiry that pupil behaviour and attendance problems had been one of the "hidden consequences" of the pandemic.

From

Guy Hutton, the farm owner's son, said Ms Morris was found lying injured far away from the designated footpath, and he assisted with efforts to save her.

From

Hutterite Hutu

Browse