avalanche
/ˈævəlɑːnʃ/
Meanings
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noun
A large and rapid flow of snow, ice, and water down a mountain or steep slope.
- "An avalanche buried a village in the Alps."
- "The risk of avalanches is highest during winter."
- "Surviving an avalanche requires quick thinking and action."
Pronunciation
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/ˈævəlæntʃ/
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Synonyms
barrage , blitz , snowslide , snowslip
Variants
List of all variants of avalanche that leads to same resultavalanche , avalanches , avalanched , avalanching
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French avalancher, meaning 'to slide down', from avaler, meaning 'to raise up and throw down'.
Trivia
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An avalanche can travel up to 100 miles per hour.
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The largest recorded avalanche was in 1910 in Washington state, USA, which killed over 90 people.
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Avalanches can occur in any season, but are most common in the winter months.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Avalanche risk: The likelihood and potential consequences of an avalanche occurring, determined by factors such as snow conditions, terrain, and weather.
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Avalanche rescue: The process of locating and extracting people buried in an avalanche, often involving specialized equipment and trained personnel.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Avalanches have been a significant natural disaster throughout history, causing damage to property and loss of life. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music, often symbolizing the unpredictability and power of nature.
How to Memorize "avalanche"
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visualize
- Visualize a large amount of snow and ice breaking loose from a mountain and rapidly flowing down the slope.
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associate
- Associate the word 'avalanche' with the image of a snowy mountain and the sound of rushing water.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'avalanche' as 'A Very Agile, Voluminous, Awe-inspiring, Cold, Heavy, Avalanche'.
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