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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

esker

/ˈɛskər/ noun · British & US
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What does esker mean?

noun

A long, sinuous ridge of gravel and sand formed by the movement of meltwater from a glacier. A long, narrow, winding ridge of gravel or sand, often formed by the movement of meltwater from a glacier.

Example

"The esker stretched across the landscape, a testament to the region's glacial past."

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