haycocks

I was weak, and allowed myself to be persuaded, and away we went among the haycocks.

The South Pole~ The Start for the Pole 2009

What specially attracted one's attention here was an immense number of small formations in the shape of haycocks.

The South Pole~ Through the Mountains 2009

This stretch of ice was -- with the exception of a few quite small hummocks of the shape of haycocks -- perfectly flat and free from crevasses.

The South Pole~ On the Barrier 2009

After 81º S. the Barrier began to take on a slightly different appearance instead of the absolutely flat surface, we saw on the first day a good many small formations of the shape of haycocks.

The South Pole~ Depot Journeys 2009

How these haycocks were formed and what they looked like inside we were soon to find out.

The South Pole~ Through the Mountains 2009

From these open holes, ugly wide cracks ran out in all directions; besides which, mounds and haycocks were everywhere to be seen.

The South Pole~ The Return to Framheim 2009

It was a pleasure to be able to advance all the time, instead of constantly turning and going round; only once or twice did we have to turn aside for the larger haycocks, otherwise we kept our course.

The South Pole~ Through the Mountains 2009

In a few minutes he reached a little dell, which occurred quite unexpectedly on the other side of the field-fence, and descended to a venerable thatched house, whose enormous roof, broken up by dormers as big as haycocks, could be seen even in the twilight.

Two on a Tower 2006

It is very sweet to gaze at the stars together; and it is sweet to sit out among the haycocks.

He Knew He Was Right 2004

Little haycocks, about two feet high, and rather more than that in breadth, are made by one variety of these little creatures.

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa 2004