Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scree
noun
/skriː/
Definition
A mass of small loose stones on a slope.
Examples
- They carefully navigated the scree to avoid slipping.
- The mountain trail was covered in scree, making it difficult to climb.
- He collected several interesting rocks from the scree field.
Meaning
Scree refers to a collection of loose, fragmented rock debris that accumulates on the slopes of mountains or hills, often as a result of weathering and erosion.
Synonyms
- debris
- gravel
- fall
- rubble
