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rockfall

/ˈrɒk.fɔːl/

/ˈrɑk.fɔl/

rockfallnoun

rockfalls

/ˈrɒk.fɔːl/

/ˈrɑk.fɔl/

Translations

The hikers were warned about the potential for a rockfall in the area.

Пешеходов предупредили о возможности обвала в этом районе.

The road was closed due to a rockfall blocking the path.

Дорога была закрыта из-за камнепада, заблокировавшего путь.

Additional translations

Definitions

A mass of rocks that has fallen from a cliff, mountain, or other elevated surface.

The hiking trail was closed due to a recent rockfall that blocked the path.

The event or process of rocks falling from a steep slope or cliff.

The geologists studied the rockfall to understand the stability of the mountain slope.

Synonyms

debris flow

rockfalladjective

/ˈrɒk.fɔːl/

/ˈrɑːk.fɔl/

Used attributively to describe hazards, barriers, or situations related to falling rocks; relational, not gradable.

Definitions

Relating to or designed to prevent or withstand falling rocks.

The engineers installed rockfall nets along the cliffside road.