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