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avalanche

/ˈævəlæntʃ/
Word
Definition

An avalanche is a large amount of snow, ice, and rock falling off a mountain.

Example Sentence

The avalanche destroyed the mountain village.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 6

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