landslide

Meanings

• noun

  A large, sudden movement of a mass of soil or rock down a steep slope, often caused by heavy rain or earthquakes.

  - "The hikers were caught in a landslide and had to be rescued."
  - "The landslide destroyed several homes in the mountain town."
  - "Geologists study landslides to understand the geological conditions that cause them."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlænd.slaɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

earthfall , landslip

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with landslide
slide , tide , ride , hide , tide , side

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Variants

List of all variants of landslide that leads to same result
landslide , landslides , landslid , landslided , landsliding

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Etymology

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From Middle English landslide, from land (mass of land) + slide (a falling or gliding)

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Trivia

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1. The largest landslide in recorded history occurred in 1952 in Colombia, covering an area of over 45 square miles and causing significant damage to the surrounding area.

2. Landslides are not limited to Earth; they have also been observed on other planets, including Mars and Venus.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mudslide: A type of landslide that involves a large amount of mud and water. Mudslides can be more destructive than regular landslides due to their greater volume and weight.

2. Rockslide: A type of landslide that involves a large mass of rocks moving down a slope. Rockslides can be particularly dangerous as they can block roads and cause significant damage to infrastructure.

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Culture

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Landslides have been a common theme in literature and art, often symbolizing change, destruction, and the power of nature. In music, there are several songs with the word 'landslide' in the title.

How to Memorize "landslide"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large mass of soil or rock falling down a steep slope. Visualize the destruction and chaos caused by the landslide.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'landslide' with the image of a large, sudden movement of soil or rock down a slope. Remember that it is often caused by heavy rain or earthquakes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lots And Rocks Slide Down' to remember the meaning of 'landslide'. Lots represents the large amount of soil or rock, and Slide Down represents the movement down a slope.

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