noun · B2 · Rarely · both

rockfall

камнепад

Meaning of rockfall

falling rocks

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EN-UK/ˈrɒk.fɔːl/
EN-US/ˈrɑkˌfɔl/
RU[kəmnʲɪˈpad]
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rockfall - камнепад
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rockfall with Russian translation

rockfall usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

They put warning signs at the pass because rockfall is common there.

Там, где часто бывает камнепад, поставили предупредительные знаки.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

A rockfall blocked the mountain road after heavy rain, forcing a long detour.

Камнепад перегородил горную дорогу после сильного дождя, заставив ехать в объезд.

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rockfall belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

rockfall
камнепад
seasons of the year
spring
winter
long
end
temperature

rockfall synonyms

Related words worth learning together

rockfall
обычное слово для падения камней со склона или обрыва
rock fall
вариант записи того же явления (два слова), иногда встречается в предупреждениях
rock-fall
редко используемая через дефис форма того же слова; встречается в некоторых технических текстах
rockslide
скользящее смещение массы скальных кусков; акцент на скольжение, не только свободное падение
landslide
широкий термин для оползней и обвалов земли/камней; включает как землю, так и скалы
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🇬🇧en

обычное слово для падения камней со склона или обрыва

B2Often

The trail was closed after a rockfall blocked the path.

🇬🇧en

вариант записи того же явления (два слова), иногда встречается в предупреждениях

B2Often

Warning: rock fall ahead — stay on the marked trail.

🇬🇧en

редко используемая через дефис форма того же слова; встречается в некоторых технических текстах

B2Rarely

Engineers recorded several rock-fall incidents after the storm.

R
🇬🇧en
rockslide

скользящее смещение массы скальных кусков; акцент на скольжение, не только свободное падение

B2Often

Heavy rain triggered a rockslide that covered the mountain road.

🇬🇧en

широкий термин для оползней и обвалов земли/камней; включает как землю, так и скалы

B2Very Often

The hillside gave way in a landslide after days of heavy rain.

R
🇬🇧en
rock avalanche

технический термин для очень крупного, быстрого обрушения скал, похожего на лавину

B2Rarely

Geologists classified the event as a rock avalanche because of its volume and speed.

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What does rockfall mean?

falling rocks

How do you pronounce rockfall?

rockfall is pronounced as /ˈrɒk.fɔːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is rockfall used in a sentence?

They put warning signs at the pass because rockfall is common there. Translation: Там, где часто бывает камнепад, поставили предупредительные знаки.

Is rockfall part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, rockfall (камнепад) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is rockfall part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, rockfall (камнепад) 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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