Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moraine
Noun
/məˈreɪn/
Definition
A mass of earth and stones deposited by a glacier.
Examples
- A lateral moraine is found along the sides of a glacier.
- As the glacier retreated, it left a large moraine that shaped the valley.
- The hikers admired the impressive moraine left by the ancient ice sheet.
Meaning
Moraine refers to the accumulated debris that glaciers leave behind as they move and melt. These deposits can form ridges, hills, or other features in the landscape.
Synonyms
- Glacial deposit
- Debris
- Lateral moraine
- Terminal moraine
