Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

moulin

noun

/muːˈlæn/

Definition

A moulin is a cylindrical hole or shaft in a glacier that channels water from the surface down to the glacier’s base.

Examples

The glacier’s meltwater coursed through the moulin, increasing the flow at the base.
Scientists studied the moulin to understand how it affects glacier dynamics.

Meaning

The term originates from French, and it represents a unique geological feature found in glaciated regions, where meltwater pours into crevasses, creating these vertical shafts.