LookItUpavalanche
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈævəlæntʃ/ · UK /ˈævəlɑːntʃ/
avalanche means: A large amount of snow and ice that suddenly slides down a mountain.
noun
A large amount of snow and ice that suddenly slides down a mountain.
- An avalanche blocked the road.
- The skiers were caught in an avalanche.
- Fresh snow has increased the risk of avalanches.
verb
To fall onto someone or something in a large amount and cover or crush them.
- The boxes avalanched onto him.
- Falling rocks avalanched the empty hut.
- Debris avalanched over the parked cars when the wall collapsed.
Questions about avalanche
What does avalanche mean?
A large amount of snow and ice that suddenly slides down a mountain.
What is avalanche in other languages?
Türkçe: çığ · Español: avalancha · Français: avalanche · Deutsch: Lawine · Italiano: valanga · 日本語: 雪崩
How do you pronounce avalanche?
In American English /ˈævəlæntʃ/; in British English /ˈævəlɑːntʃ/.
How do you use avalanche in a sentence?
An avalanche blocked the road. The skiers were caught in an avalanche.
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