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