scree

noun

\ ˈskrē

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Definition of scree

: an accumulation of loose stones or rocky debris lying on a slope or at the base of a hill or cliff : talus

Examples of scree in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All around us humans and horses picked their way across scree fields and catwalks, up to the high country. — Susan Casey, Field & Stream, "F&S Classics: An Improbable Elk Hunt," 6 Dec. 2020 Rescue personnel climbed up about 1,000 feet of scree to reach the individual, according to Grand County EMS Director Andy Smith. — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, "California speed flyer dies near Moab after falling 400 feet," 1 Dec. 2020 The Pirellis were reasonably quiet and gripped winding pavement, wet clay, and loose scree with aplomb. — Popular Mechanics, "The 2020 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards," 6 Oct. 2020 The Pirellis were reasonably quiet and gripped winding pavement, wet clay, and loose scree with aplomb. — Popular Mechanics, "The 2020 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards," 6 Oct. 2020 The Pirellis were reasonably quiet and gripped winding pavement, wet clay, and loose scree with aplomb. — Popular Mechanics, "The 2020 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards," 6 Oct. 2020 The Pirellis were reasonably quiet and gripped winding pavement, wet clay, and loose scree with aplomb. — Popular Mechanics, "The 2020 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards," 6 Oct. 2020 The Pirellis were reasonably quiet and gripped winding pavement, wet clay, and loose scree with aplomb. — Popular Mechanics, "The 2020 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards," 6 Oct. 2020 The Pirellis were reasonably quiet and gripped winding pavement, wet clay, and loose scree with aplomb. — Popular Mechanics, "The 2020 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards," 6 Oct. 2020

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“Scree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scree. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.

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scree

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English Language Learners Definition of scree

: an area of loose stones on the side of a mountain

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