1. Plural of moraine; accumulations of rock, soil, and debris carried and deposited by a glacier.
Usage: Geology term; commonly used in earth science and geography contexts.

Examples

• The terminal moraines marked the farthest extent of the glacier during the last ice age.
• Hikers often encounter lateral moraines along the sides of mountain valleys.
• The landscape was shaped by multiple moraines left behind as the ice sheets retreated.
• Scientists study moraines to understand past climate patterns and glacial movement.
• The ridge of rocks and soil formed by moraines created a natural barrier across the valley.