Definition of landslide
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the usually rapid downward movement of a mass of rock, earth, or artificial fill on a slope
also
: the mass that moves down
2a
: a great majority of votes for one side
b
: an overwhelming victory
landslide
verbDefinition of landslide (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of landslide was in 1822
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