snow slide

Frequency: 4.015.0 per million words

Usually 'snowslide'; 'avalanche' is common in BrE.

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Examples (10)

  • A sudden snow slide blocked the mountain pass, trapping several vehicles.
  • Hikers were warned about the risk of a snow slide after the heavy snowfall.
  • The remote village was cut off for days by a massive snow slide.
  • Experts are continuously monitoring the mountain slopes for potential snow slides.
  • They narrowly escaped a dangerous snow slide during their ascent to the peak.
  • Rescue teams were deployed immediately to search for survivors after the snow slide.
  • The sound of cracking ice and shifting snow often precedes a snow slide.
  • Building in areas prone to snow slides requires special engineering precautions.
  • Rapid temperature changes can significantly increase the likelihood of a snow slide.
  • The documentary featured dramatic footage of a historical snow slide in the Alps.