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drumlin

 

[ หˆdrษ™mlษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geographical feature

A drumlin is an elongated hill formed by glacial deposition. It typically has a streamlined shape, with its steep side facing the direction from which the glacier advanced. Drumlins are often found in groups and are important in understanding past glacial movements.

Synonyms

glacial mound, hill, ridge

Examples of usage

  • The landscape was dotted with numerous drumlins.
  • Scientists studied the drumlin formation to learn about ancient glaciers.
  • Drumlins can influence local drainage patterns.
  • Hikers enjoyed the unique topography created by the drumlins.

Translations

Translations of the word "drumlin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น drumlin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฐเคฎเคฒเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Drumlin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ drumlin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะผะปั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drumlin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒฉใƒ ใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท drumlin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ drumlin

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท drumlin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋Ÿผ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑูˆู…ู„ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drumlin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drumlin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผ“ไธ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drumlin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drumlin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั€ะฐะผะปะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drumlin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ drumlin

Word origin

The term 'drumlin' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the Irish word 'dromainn', meaning 'little ridge'. The study of drumlins began in earnest during the glacial theory developments in Europe and North America, particularly as scientists sought to understand the effects of the last Ice Age on the landscape. Initially noted in the late 1800s, the characteristic shapes and formations of drumlins helped geologists articulate the processes of glacial movement and sediment deposition. Drumlin fields, typically viewed in places like New England, Scotland, and Canada, have since become critical sites for glacial research, leading to a broader understanding of Earth's climatic history and the movement of glaciers over millennia.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,536, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.