Mudslide

//ˈmʌdˌslaɪd// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A geological event in which viscous mud flows down an incline.

    "A mudslide in the south-western province of Guizhou has resulted in 15 deaths. Thirty people are still missing as the search continues."

  2. 2
    a landslide of mud wordnet
  3. 3
    A mixed drink consisting of vodka, Kahlúa and Baileys.

    "[…] 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."

Synonyms

All synonyms
mudflowmudflow

Example

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"A mudslide swept the truck into a ravine."

Etymology

From mud + slide.

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