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volcano

Definition

  • noun: a mountain with a hole in the top or side that sometimes sends out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion (called an eruption)
  • noun: a vent in the crust of the earth or another planet or a moon from which usually molten or hot rock and steam issue

Examples

  • an active 'volcano' [=a volcano that could erupt at any time or that is erupting now]

  • a dormant 'volcano' [=a volcano that is not currently active]

  • an extinct 'volcano' [=a volcano that does not erupt anymore]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Buzz Lightyear to the rescue! And we'll actually need the rocket. They're getting away! Come on, Bullseye! We need to get in the spaceship. The volcano is gonna erupt. Look! They're being attacked by a real dog! You can eat my poisonous scones! Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are in trouble. (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3