esker
pronunciation
How to pronounce esker in British English:
UK [ˈeskə(r)]
How to pronounce esker in American English:
US [ˈɛskɚ]
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- Noun:
- (geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets
Word Origin
- esker (n.)
- "deposit left by a glacial stream," 1852, from Irish eiscir "ridge of gravel."
Example
- 1. Please pray and fast for the construction phase for esker house as well as for the leadership of the church as they prepare to lead the church in the second half of the year .