rockslide
Translation
rockslide, landslide
Examples
The road was blocked by a rockslide.
The road was blocked by a rockslide.
A sudden rockslide occurred after the heavy rain.
A sudden rockslide occurred after the heavy rain.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) rockslide A mass of rocks falling down a slope. The road was blocked by a rockslide.
Similar Words
Synonyms: landslide, avalanche
Etymology
A compound word from 'rock' and 'slide'.
Memory Tips
Visualize rocks 'sliding' down a mountain. The word is a literal description of the event.