Avalanche ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Avalanche ( noun )

A large mass of snow, ice, earth, or rock falling rapidly down a mountainside or cliff.

Origin:

From the french word "avalanche" which is derived from the old french word "avaler" meaning to fall.

Examples:

1. The skiers were caught in an avalanche and buried under the snow.
2. The hikers had to turn back when they heard the sound of an avalanche coming from the mountain.
3. The village was hit by an avalanche causing severe damage to buildings and infrastructure.
4. He was an expert in avalanche safety and had trained many people on how to survive one.
5. The avalanche warning system helped prevent fatalities by alerting people in time.

(As a verb)

Avalanche ( verb )

A large mass of snow, ice, earth, or rock falling rapidly down a mountainside or cliff.

Origin:

From the french word "avalanche" which is derived from the old french word "avaler" meaning to fall.

Examples:

1. The skiers were caught in an avalanche and buried under the snow.
2. The hikers had to turn back when they heard the sound of an avalanche coming from the mountain.
3. The village was hit by an avalanche causing severe damage to buildings and infrastructure.
4. He was an expert in avalanche safety and had trained many people on how to survive one.
5. The avalanche warning system helped prevent fatalities by alerting people in time.