Synonyms for

Avalanches

Verb / ˈævʌˌlæntʃɪz / Another word for avalanches — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Avalanches are a sudden and fast-moving flow of snow down a mountain.

Synonyms & similar words

avalanche rolldown snowslide snowstorm snowdrift snowfall snowburst landslide rockslide mudslide slip glide skid slither slide tumble plunge fall cascade torrent

Example sentences

  1. The avalanche swept away the skiers.
  2. The mountain rescue team was called to search for survivors of the avalanche.
  3. The skiers were warned of the danger of avalanches before they went on the slopes.
  4. The avalanche destroyed the village at the foot of the mountain.
  5. The avalanche prevention measures saved many lives.

Quotes

  • The avalanche has already started, it is too late for the pebbles to vote. - Ambassador Kosh in Babylon 5
  • An avalanche starts with a single snowflake. - Unknown
  • Human beings, vegetables, or cosmic dust, we all dance to a mysterious tune intoned in the distance by an invisible player. - Albert Einstein

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