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