Drumlin
/ˈdrʌmlɪn/noun
A small hill in the shape of an elongated oval, made by glacial ice.
The landscape was dotted with a series of drumlins, shaped by the ice millions of years ago.
Often appears as...
- glacial drumlin
- drumlin field
Usage tips
Geographical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Geography Specific
Drumlins are specific to landscapes shaped by glaciers, so use it when discussing glacial geography.
During our geography class, we learned how drumlins indicate past glacial movement.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Any Hill
Remember, drumlins are not just any hills; they're formed by glacial ice and have an oval shape.
The hill we climbed was too rocky and steep to be a drumlin.
Pro Tip 3/3Part of a Group
Drumlins often appear in groups called drumlin fields, not usually in isolation.
The drone footage captured the stunning vastness of the drumlin field.
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