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drumlin
This term is a specialized geological descriptor used primarily in glaciology and physical geography. It describes a specific landform that serves as a physical record of glacial movement, where the tapered end points in the direction the ice flowed. Because it refers to a distinct, identifiable physical feature, it is used in technical reports, academic textbooks, and environmental surveys.
In a descriptive context, drumlins are often discussed in groups or "swarms" rather than in isolation, as they typically occur in clusters across a landscape. The term carries a neutral, scientific connotation and lacks a common metaphorical or colloquial application in general English.
Meanings
Examples
The landscape is dotted with more than one drumlin.
Look at the map and identify the drumlin formation here.
A drumlin typically has a blunt end facing the direction from which the ice advanced.
I wonder if this hill is actually a drumlin from the last ice age.
The geologist explained how a drumlin is shaped by subglacial processes.
The geologist explained how a drumlin is shaped by subglacial processes.
These fields are essentially a massive drumlin swarm.
These fields are essentially a massive drumlin swarm.
The ancient settlers likely used the height of the drumlin for defense.
It looks like a giant teardrop when viewed from above, just like a classic drumlin.