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Avalanche

Definition:

An avalanche refers to a rapid and massive flow of snow, ice, rocks, and other debris down a mountainside or a slope.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses:

Noun:

1. A sudden and violent descent of a large mass of snow, ice, rocks, or debris down a mountain slope.

2. A large quantity or overwhelming number of something.

Verb:

1. To descend or cause to descend in an avalanche.

2. To overwhelm or flood with a large amount of something.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The skiers had to take shelter as the avalanche came hurtling down the slope.
2. The avalanche buried the entire village under several feet of snow.
3. His success in business brought an avalanche of media attention.

Verb:

1. The heavy snowfall could avalanche at any moment.
2. The company's new advertising campaign will avalanche the market with their products.

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