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scree
This term is primarily used in geological and mountaineering contexts to describe the unstable accumulation of broken rock fragments. It carries a connotation of instability and difficulty, as walking on such terrain often involves sliding backward with every step, creating a physically taxing experience for hikers.
While it can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific deposits, it is most frequently treated as an uncountable mass noun. It is distinct from "talus," which is often used interchangeably but can specifically refer to the slope itself rather than just the material.
Meanings
Examples
The hikers struggled to maintain their balance on the unstable scree.
Watch your step because the scree can slide right out from under you.
A vast field of grey scree stretched across the base of the cliff.
I hate climbing up scree because for every two steps forward I slide one step back.
The mountain goat leaped effortlessly across the loose scree.
The dragon nested amidst the jagged rocks and shifting scree of the peak.
We need to find a firmer path to avoid the scree slope.
The sound of sliding scree echoed through the silent valley.