escarpment | ||
1. | [ noun ] (geography) a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion | |
Synonyms: | scarp | |
Related terms: | slope | |
2. | [ noun ] (military) a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification | |
Synonyms: | scarp protective_embankment escarp | |
Related terms: | fortification | |