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avalanche

лавина

Meaning of avalanche

falling snow mass

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EN-UK/ən ˈævəlɑːntʃ/
EN-US/ˈævəlæntʃ/
RU[lɐˈvʲinə]
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avalanche - лавина
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avalanche with Russian translation

avalanche usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The avalanche buried the ski lift and halted operations for the day.

Лавина засыпала подъёмник и приостановила работу курорта на день.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Ski patrols closed the slope after an avalanche was reported above.

Службы спасения закрыли склон после сообщения о лавине выше по склону.

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avalanche synonyms

Related words worth learning together

avalanche
Общий термин для массового схода снега с горного склона.
snowslide
Более разговорный вариант; близок по значению к «лавине», иногда менее технический.
cornice collapse
Обрушение нависающего снежного свеса; может вызвать лавину, но не всегда само по себе является лавиной.
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🇬🇧en

Общий термин для массового схода снега с горного склона.

B1Very Often

A sudden avalanche swept down the mountain.

🇬🇧en

Более разговорный вариант; близок по значению к «лавине», иногда менее технический.

B1Often

A snowslide blocked the mountain road.

C
🇬🇧en
cornice collapse

Обрушение нависающего снежного свеса; может вызвать лавину, но не всегда само по себе является лавиной.

B1Rarely

A cornice collapse sent a slab of snow down the face of the mountain.

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What does avalanche mean?

falling snow mass

How do you pronounce avalanche?

avalanche is pronounced as /ən ˈævəlɑːntʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is avalanche 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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