noun
- Plural of cairn; piles of stones stacked as markers or monuments, typically on hilltops or along trails.
Usage: Most common in Scottish and Irish English; also used in hiking and outdoor contexts
Examples
- The hikers followed the carns up the mountain to find their way.
- Ancient carns dot the Scottish highlands, marking old burial sites.
- We built small carns at each waypoint to help others navigate the trail.
- The carns served as landmarks for travelers crossing the moorland.
- Local legend says the carns were built by giants centuries ago.