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Vocabulary Entry
landslide
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A mass of earth, rock, or debris that moves down a slope due to gravity.
Example Sentences
"The heavy rains caused a landslide on the mountain road."
"Residents near the cliff were evacuated after a landslide was reported."
"The landslide covered the entire valley with mud and debris."
V
verb
To collapse or slide down in a large mass.
Example Sentences
"The soft soil caused the hillside to landslide during the storm."
"If the snow accumulates too much, it might landslide onto the road."
"Heavy machinery was used to prevent any further landslide in the area."