单词 | frost heave |
释义 | > as lemmasfrost heave frost heave n. = frost heaving n.; (also) a mound formed by frost heaving. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > structure of the earth > formation of features > movement of material > [noun] > disturbance by frost frost heave1853 frost thrust1893 cryoturbation1946 1853 N. P. Willis Let. 26 Nov. in Out-doors at Idlewild (1855) 227 They could..outwit the frost-heave. 1957 J. K. Charlesworth Quaternary Era I. xxvii. 567 Geologically, it [sc. permafrost] is most important in giving rise to frost thrust..and frost heave. 1986 Washington Post (Nexis) 21 Sept. x. 10/3 Frost heaves, patches and potholes..can turn bicycling into torture in many areas of the United States. 2001 Org. Gardening Jan. 6/1 Watch out for what is technically known as ‘frost heave’. < as lemmas |
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