Plural of moraine
regular plural
The plural of moraine is moraines.
Forms of moraine
| Singular | moraine /məˈɹeɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | moraines |
| Countable | countable |
Moraines in a sentence
- Moraines that originate along the lateral margins of an ice stream are naturally called lateral moraines.1997, Robert Phillip Sharp, Allen F. Glazner, “Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley”, in Mountain, Press Publishing, page 241
- Moraines are found at the downhill end of a glacier.From the entry downhill
- They could avoid the moraines by climbing the slopes near the bank.1999, Harish Kapadia, “Accident and Rescue in the Nanda Devi Sanctuary”, in Across Peaks & Passes in Kumaun Himalaya, New Delhi: Indus…. From the entry ABC
Meaning of moraine
- noun An accumulation of rocks and debris carried and deposited by a glacier.
Questions about the plural of moraine
- What is the plural of moraine?
- The plural of moraine is moraines.
- Is moraine countable?
- Moraine is a countable noun.
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