Definition of Escarpment

1. Noun. A long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion.

Exact synonyms: Scarp
Generic synonyms: Incline, Side, Slope

2. Noun. A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification.
Exact synonyms: Escarp, Protective Embankment, Scarp
Generic synonyms: Fortification, Munition

Definition of Escarpment

1. n. A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach. See Scarp.

Definition of Escarpment

1. Noun. A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Escarpment

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Escarpment

escapologist
escapologists
escapology
escar
escarbuncle
escarbuncles
escargatoire
escargatoires
escargot
escargots
escarole
escaroles
escarped
escarping
escarpment (current term)
escarpments
escarps
escars
escatology
eschalot
eschalots
eschar
eschara
escharase
escharectomy
escharine
escharotic
escharotick
escharotics

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