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Definition of "strewnfield" []

  • An area on the surface of the earth, usually having an elongated oval shape, containing rocky fragments which detached from a disintegrating meteor as it streaked through the portion of earth's atmosphere above the area. (noun)

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Use "strewnfield" in a sentence
  • "Finding the two small pieces is important for hunters looking for additional meteorites, giving them clues about the location of the "strewnfield," the patterned fall of a meteor breaking up as it hits the ground."
  • ""strewnfield," the area in which most of the meteor debris would have fallen, experts said."
  • ""I do this for the thrill of holding something that has traveled for billions of years in space, and I want my sons to have a chance to find some of this before I give out the exact coordinates of the strewnfield," adding that both farmers have asked to remain anonymous."
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