Here is the information for "scree":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
- Noun: a mass of small loose stones that cover a slope or a mountainside; a talus slope
- Verb: to move rapidly downhill over scree
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /skri/
- UK: /skriː/
4. Origin and Usage: "Scree" originated from the Old Norse word "skritha" which means landslide. It is commonly used in geology and mountaineering to describe the loose stones and rocks that cover a slope or mountainside. In mountaineering, scree can be a dangerous obstacle for climbers, as it can cause slips and falls.
5. Synonyms:
- Noun: talus, rubble, debris, shingle
- Verb: slide, slip, tumble
6. Related Words:
- Creep, creek, screed, screw
7. Example Sentences:
- Noun: The hiker slipped on the scree and tumbled down the slope.
- Verb: The boulder screeched as it screed down the scree-covered slope.