Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lawine
noun
la-veen
Definition
A sudden and fast-moving mass of snow, ice, and debris that falls down a mountain, often triggered by a variety of factors.
Examples
- The hikers were warned about the possibility of a lawine after the heavy snowfall.
- During the winter, backcountry skiers should always check avalanche forecasts for safety.
- When the lawine struck, it covered everything in its path, including trees and rocks.
Meaning
An avalanche, typically occurring in mountainous terrain, where accumulated snow becomes unstable and collapses.
Synonyms
- avalanche
- snowslide
- snow slide
