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soil creep

noun

, Geology.
  1. creep of soil on even slopes; often accelerated by spring freeze-and-thaw or general periglacial conditions. Compare creep ( def 22a ).

soil creep

noun

  1. the gradual downhill movement, under the force of gravity, of soil and loose rock material on a slope

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Word History and Origins

Origin of soil creep1

First recorded in 1895–1900

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