1. a mass of earth or rock that slides down a slope or cliff
Usage: chiefly British

Examples

• The heavy rains caused a landslip that blocked the mountain road.
• Several houses were damaged by the landslip after the earthquake.
• Engineers are working to clear the debris from yesterday’s landslip.
• The coastal path was closed due to risk of landslip.
• Warning signs were posted in areas prone to landslip.
• The landslip revealed ancient fossils in the exposed rock face.