Meaning of dirtfall | Babel Free

Definitions

A cascade of falling dirt and accompanying debris; a landslide or avalanche.

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Examples

“Dirt and rocks cascade from above you. It's like⟳ a waterfall of dirt—a dirtfall!—and you cover⟳ your head and take⟳ a breath, bending forward⟳ in hopes of creating an air pocket for yourself. The dirtfall buries you.”

“She glanced at Charlie and saw⟳ that a pair of arms had snaked out of the wall to trap⟳ his lower legs. The dirtfall doubled in volume.”

“The little colony was thriving, having the benefit of water, a nearby supply⟳ of wood, an abundance of plants, animals and fish⟳ and minimal damage⟳ from the dirtfall.”

“The road curved as it roughened, with some dirtfalls cascading onto the road in some places from rain⟳ and wind.”

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