moraine
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A ridge or mound of rock, gravel, and other debris left behind by a moving glacier.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The hikers followed an old _____ that traced the glacier's retreat up the valley."
Answer: moraine
In your own words, what does "moraine" mean?
A ridge or mound of rock, gravel, and other debris left behind by a moving glacier.
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