Avalanche - translation, pronunciation and examples
avalanche
falling snow mass
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Лавина засыпала подъёмник и приостановила работу курорта на день.
Службы спасения закрыли склон после сообщения о лавине выше по склону.
avalanche usage examples
Лавина засыпала подъёмник и приостановила работу курорта на день.
The avalanche buried the ski lift and halted operations for the day.
Службы спасения закрыли склон после сообщения о лавине выше по склону.
Ski patrols closed the slope after an avalanche was reported above.
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General term for a large mass of snow rapidly moving downhill.
Collapse of an overhanging snow cornice; often a cause of avalanches but is a distinct event.
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What's the difference between avalanche / cornice collapse
General term for a large mass of snow rapidly moving downhill.
A sudden avalanche swept down the mountain.
Внезапная лавина сошла с горы.
Collapse of an overhanging snow cornice; often a cause of avalanches but is a distinct event.
A cornice collapse sent a slab of snow down the face of the mountain.
Обрушение снежной кромки сорвало снежную плиту с горного склона.
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How to pronounce avalanche and what this word means
avalanche translation: лавина. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce avalanche
/ən ˈævəlɑːntʃ/
avalanche translation
лавина
avalanche examples
The avalanche buried the ski lift and halted operations for the day.
avalanche transcription
/ən ˈævəlɑːntʃ/, /ˈævəlæntʃ/
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avalanche meaning: what does it mean?
falling snow mass
avalanche pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
avalanche is pronounced as /ən ˈævəlɑːntʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
avalanche definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The avalanche buried the ski lift and halted operations for the day. Translation: Лавина засыпала подъёмник и приостановила работу курорта на день.
Is avalanche part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, avalanche (лавина) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is avalanche part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, avalanche (лавина) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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