rockslide
Translation
rockslide, landslide
Examples
The road was blocked by a rockslide.
The road was blocked by a rockslide.
A sudden rockslide occurred on the mountain.
A sudden rockslide occurred on the mountain.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) rockslide a mass of falling rocks The road was blocked by a rockslide.
Similar Words
Synonyms: landslide, avalanche
Etymology
A compound word from 'rock' and 'slide'.
Memory Tips
Picture rocks sliding down a mountain.