landslide

¹land·slide

noun \ˈlan(d)-ˌslīd\

Definition of LANDSLIDE

1

: the usually rapid downward movement of a mass of rock, earth, or artificial fill on a slope; also : the mass that moves down

2

a : a great majority of votes for one side

b : an overwhelming victory

Examples of LANDSLIDE

1. The earthquake triggered a landslide.
2. They were buried under the landslide.
3. The presidential election turned out to be one of the biggest landslides in history.
4. She won the election by a landslide.

First Known Use of LANDSLIDE

1822

Rhymes with LANDSLIDE

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²landslide

intransitive verb

landslid \-ˌslid\landslid·ing \-ˌslī-diŋ\

Definition of LANDSLIDE

1

: to produce a landslide

2

: to win an election by a heavy majority

First Known Use of LANDSLIDE

1926

landslide

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

The movement of a mass of rock or soil down a slope. The term is used to describe a variety of phenomena, from rock falls to the gradual downhill flow of soil. Landslides occur when the force of gravity acting on the materials within a slope overcomes the material's resistance to shearing. Among the processes that can lead to a landslide are the steepening of a slope by natural erosion or excavation, the overloading of the slope by an inflow of water, and the motion caused by an earthquake.