screes

[skriːz]

screes Definition

a mass of small loose stones that form a steep slope on the side of a mountain or hill.

Using screes: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "screes" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The climbers had to be careful while crossing the screes.

  • Example

    The path was covered in screes, making it difficult to walk.

  • Example

    The scree slope was too steep for us to climb.

screes Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for screes

Phrases with screes

  • small rocks and pebbles that are not firmly attached to each other and can easily slide down the slope

    Example

    The loose screes made it difficult for the hikers to climb the mountain.

  • small rocks and pebbles that are firmly attached to each other and do not slide down the slope easily

    Example

    The stable screes provided a good footing for the climbers.

  • an area covered with screes

    Example

    The screes field was difficult to cross.

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Summary: screes in Brief

The term 'screes' [skriːz] refers to a mass of small loose stones that form a steep slope on the side of a mountain or hill. It is also known as a 'talus' or 'scree slope.' Examples of usage include 'The climbers had to be careful while crossing the screes,' and 'The path was covered in screes, making it difficult to walk.'