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mudslide

Noun CEFR B2
ˈmʌdˌslaɪd

Definitions

  1. A geological event in which viscous mud flows down an incline.
  2. A mixed drink consisting of vodka, Kahlúa and Baileys.

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Examples

“A mudslide in the south-western province of Guizhou has resulted in 15 deaths. Thirty people are still missing as the search⟳ continues.”
“Flooding occurs in areas where the ground is unable to absorb all of the water, according to forecasters, who explained that flash⟳ flooding can also be caused by mudslides or breaks in dams or levees.”
“[…] and seem able to function during A.M. drills even after several parasolled Mudslides or the House-Specialty Blue Flame cognac-based things you have⟳ to blow⟳ out before sipping from their huge blue-rimmed snifters.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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