Definition of "rockslide" [rockslide]

• The usually rapid downward movement of newly detached segments of bedrock. (noun)
• The rock mass that has reached its current position through such a movement. (noun)

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• "If the rockslide was a symbol of what went wrong under Mubarak, this poll is a symbol of what we can do to make things right."
• "In the meantime, Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have executed a contract with Harrison Construction to repair Thursday's rockslide, which is currently blocking the west end of Little River Road."
• "The rockslide was the second in two days at Curry Village, a popular campground in the area."