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1landslide
noun land·slide \ˈlan(d)-ˌslīd\
: a large mass of rocks and earth that suddenly and quickly moves down the side of a mountain or hill
: an election in which the winner gets a much greater number of votes than the loser
Full 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
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First Known Use of LANDSLIDE
1822
Rhymes with LANDSLIDE
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2landslide
verb
landslid \-ˌslid\landslid·ing \-ˌslī-diŋ\
Definition of LANDSLIDE
intransitive verb
1
: to produce a landslide
2
: to win an election by a heavy majority
First Known Use of LANDSLIDE
1926
LANDSLIDING Defined for Kids
landslide
noun land·slide \ˈland-ˌslīd\
Definition of LANDSLIDE for Kids
1
: the sudden and rapid downward movement of a mass of rocks or earth on a steep slope
2
: the material that moves in a landslide
3
: the winning of an election by a very large number of votes
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