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avalanche
UK
/ˈæv.ə.læntʃ/
US
/ˈæv.ə.læntʃ/
Translations
avalanches
pl
UK
/ˈæv.ə.læntʃ/
US
/ˈæv.ə.læntʃ/
The avalanche buried the small village under tons of snow.
Лавина похоронила маленькую деревню под тоннами снега.
Additional translations
avalanched
Past Simple
avalanched
Past Participle
avalanching
Gerund
UK
/ˈæv.ə.lɑːnʃ/
US
/ˈæv.ə.læntʃ/
The snow began to avalanche down the mountain.
Снег начал обрушаться с горы.
UK
/ˈæv.ə.lɑːnʃ/
US
/ˈæv.əˌlænʃ/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in phrases such as “avalanche control” or “avalanche safety.”
Definitions
The skiers were caught in an avalanche while descending the slope.
The company received an avalanche of orders after the new product launch.
Avalanche breakdown can permanently damage delicate electronic components.
The stock prices avalanched after the company's poor earnings report.
After the press conference, journalists avalanched her with questions.
The resort invested heavily in avalanche mitigation infrastructure.