mudslide
Translation
mudslide, landslide
Examples
The heavy rain caused a massive mudslide.
The heavy rain caused a massive mudslide.
A mudslide blocked the main highway.
A mudslide blocked the main highway.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) mudslide a mass of mud and rock that slides down a mountain or hill The heavy rain caused a massive mudslide.
Similar Words
Synonyms: landslide, debris flow
Etymology
A compound word from 'mud' and 'slide'.
Memory Tips
Literally picture mud sliding down a hill. The word describes exactly what it is.