snowslide

/ˈsnɔːslaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a rapid movement or flow of snow down a slope or steep incline, especially one that is caused by natural erosion or human activity such as skiing or mining.

“The hikers triggered a snowslide on the mountain, causing them to be stranded in the valley below.”

Synonyms

  • avalanche
  • slide
  • slip

Antonyms

  • frost
  • snowfall