Definition of en échelon in English:
en échelon
adverb & adjectiveɒn ˈeɪʃ(ə)lɒ̃än ˈeSHəˌlän
Geology In approximately parallel formation at an oblique angle to a particular direction.
Example sentencesExamples
- Without such detailed observations, it is not possible to identify the processes responsible for the formation of these en echelon cracks, nor assess their potential for future slope failure.
Origin
French, literally 'in rung formation'.
Definition of en échelon in US English:
en échelon
adverb & adjectiveän ˈeSHəˌlän
Geology In approximately parallel formation at an oblique angle to a particular direction.
Example sentencesExamples
- Without such detailed observations, it is not possible to identify the processes responsible for the formation of these en echelon cracks, nor assess their potential for future slope failure.
Origin
French, literally ‘in rung formation’.