frost heave (Meaning)
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frost heave (n)
upthrust of ground or pavement caused by the freezing of moist soil
Synonyms & Antonyms of frost heave
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frost heave Sentence Examples
- The relentless frost heave lifted the pavement, creating treacherous bumps.
- Winter's icy grip caused severe frost heave, damaging roads and underground utilities.
- The ground froze, resulting in significant frost heave that raised the soil surface.
- Residential foundations cracked and shifted due to the potent frost heave of the season.
- Water trapped in the soil expanded when it froze, contributing to frost heave and pavement damage.
- The cold front brought freezing temperatures, leading to extensive frost heave in the affected areas.
- Engineers assessed the impact of frost heave on infrastructure, implementing mitigation measures.
- Frost heave caused the walls of ancient underground structures to buckle and distort.
- The depth of frost heave is inversely proportional to the soil's moisture content.
- Climate change may exacerbate frost heave in regions with fluctuating temperatures and moisture levels.
FAQs About the word frost heave
upthrust of ground or pavement caused by the freezing of moist soil
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The relentless frost heave lifted the pavement, creating treacherous bumps.
Winter's icy grip caused severe frost heave, damaging roads and underground utilities.
The ground froze, resulting in significant frost heave that raised the soil surface.
Residential foundations cracked and shifted due to the potent frost heave of the season.
