Mudslide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmʌdˌslaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mudslide is a noun meaning A geological event in which viscous mud flows down an incline.
Meaning
A geological event in which viscous mud flows down an incline.
More Meanings
- A mixed drink consisting of vodka, Kahlúa and Baileys.
Example Sentences
A mudslide in the south-western province of Guizhou has resulted in 15 deaths. Thirty people are still missing as the search continues.
Flooding occurs in areas where the ground is unable to absorb all of the water, according to forecasters, who explained that flash flooding can also be caused by mudslides or breaks in dams or levees.
[…] and seem able to function during A.M. drills even after several parasolled Mudslides or the House-Specialty Blue Flame cognac-based things you have to blow out before sipping from their huge blue-rimmed snifters.
Word Forms
- mudslides
Synonyms for mudslide
Depending on context, synonyms include mudflow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include landslide, ground, tournament, mud, mudflow, sluff.
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