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rockslide

/rɒkslaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does rockslide mean?

noun

A sudden and violent movement of rock, soil, or debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or other natural disasters. A rockslide can be a type of landslide.

Example

"The hikers were caught in a rockslide on the mountain trail."

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