Meaning of the word kame in English

What does kame mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

kame

US /keɪm/
UK /keɪm/

Noun

a long, winding ridge of sand and gravel deposited by a meltwater stream flowing on, within, or beneath a stagnant or retreating glacier

Example:
The hikers traversed a steep kame, a remnant of ancient glacial activity.
Geologists studied the formation of the kame to understand past climate changes.