avalanche

[Av·a*lanche`]

Look out below! An avalanche is a whole lot of falling snow and ice. Also, life can feel like an avalanche when things get hectic.

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A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.

Noun
a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things; "the program brought an avalanche of mail"

Noun
a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

Verb
of snow masses in the mountains

n.
A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.

n.
A fall of earth, rocks, etc., similar to that of an avalanche of snow or ice.

n.
A sudden, great, or irresistible descent or influx of anything.

Avalanche

Av"a*lanche` (?; 277), n. [F. avalanche, fr. avaler to descend, to let down, from aval down, downward; (L. ad) + val, L. vallis, valley. See Valley.] 1. A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice. 2. A fall of earth, rocks, etc., similar to that of an avalanche of snow or ice. 3. A sudden, great, or irresistible descent or influx of anything.

A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.

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Usage Examples

As a mom, I know it is my responsibility, and no one else's, to raise my kids. But we have to ask ourselves, what does it mean when so many parents are finding their best efforts undermined by an avalanche of advertisements aimed at our kids.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

God's voice is still and quiet and easily buried under an avalanche of clamour.

I know that campaigns can seem small, and even silly. Trivial things become big distractions. Serious issues become sound bites. And the truth gets buried under an avalanche of money and advertising. If you're sick of hearing me approve this message, believe me - so am I.