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Escarpment

Verb / eˈskɑ:rpmʌnt / Another word for escarpment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An escarpment is a long steep slope or cliff, typically separating two flat or slightly sloping areas.

Synonyms & similar words

protectiveembankment escarp scarp cliff ridge bluff precipice slope bank promontory crag hillock range height ridge mountain headland cliffside terrace ledge upland plateau step

Example sentences

  1. The hikers climbed the escarpment to reach the top of the mountain.
  2. The river flowed along the base of the escarpment.
  3. The view from the escarpment was breathtaking.
  4. The explorers carefully navigated the rocky escarpment.
  5. The escarpment acted as a natural barrier between the two regions.

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