Scree (Noun)
Meaning
A sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The mountaineer carefully navigated the steep scree slope, trying not to trigger a rockslide.
- A loud rumble echoed through the valley as the scree came crashing down from the cliff above.
- Hikers often find themselves struggling to traverse the unstable scree near the base of the mountain.
- After a particularly harsh winter, the scree at the foot of the cliff was several feet thicker.
- Climbers ascending the vertical face had to contend with the loose rocks in the scree below, careful not to dislodge any debris.