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Definition of landslip

landslip

/ˈlænd.slɪp/
land · slip
Plural:landslips
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landslip Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A collapse or downward sliding of a mass of earth, rock, or debris from a mountain, cliff, or steep slope.

Example

"Heavy autumn rains triggered a major landslip that blocked the coastal railway line for several weeks."

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• Nearby Words

landscaping
landscapist
landslide
landslip
landward
landwards
lane

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century as a compound of the Germanic roots 'land' (from Old English 'land') and 'slip' (from Middle Low German 'slippen', meaning to slide or glide).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Landslip. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/landslip
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