Snowslip: meaning, definitions and examples

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snowslip

[ ˈsnəʊslɪp ]

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winter hazard

A sudden and rapid movement of a mass of snow down a mountain or slope, often causing damage or injury.

Synonyms

avalanche, snowslide

Examples of usage

The authorities issued a warning about potential snowslips in the area.
The hikers were lucky to escape unharmed when a snowslip occurred near their campsite.

Translations

Translations of the word "snowslip" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslizamento de neve

🇮🇳 बर्फीली फिसलन

🇩🇪 Schneerutsch

🇮🇩 longsor salju

🇺🇦 сніговий обвал

🇵🇱 osuwisko śnieżne

🇯🇵 雪崩

🇫🇷 glissement de neige

🇪🇸 deslizamiento de nieve

🇹🇷 kar kayması

🇰🇷 눈사태

🇸🇦 انزلاق ثلجي

🇨🇿 sesuv sněhu

🇸🇰 snehový zosuv

🇨🇳 雪崩

🇸🇮 snežni plaz

🇮🇸 snjóflóð

🇰🇿 қар көшкіні

🇬🇪 თოვლის ჩამოშლა

🇦🇿 qar uçqunu

🇲🇽 deslizamiento de nieve

Word origin

The term 'snowslip' originated in the 19th century, combining 'snow' and 'slip', referring to the sudden slipping or sliding of snow down a slope. It is commonly used in mountainous regions to describe the dangerous phenomenon of snow moving rapidly downhill. Snowslips can be triggered by various factors such as heavy snowfall, temperature changes, or human activity.