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escarpment

/ɛˈskɑrpmənt/ /ɪˈskɑːpmənt/
noun
GeneralGeography
  1. 1 yamaç
  2. 2 falez, uçurum

Definition (English)

  1. A steep slope or long cliff, especially one on the edge of a ridge or mountain.
  2. A vertical or very steep rock face, often found along a coast.

Example Sentences

  1. They climbed the steep escarpment.
    Dik yamaçtan tırmandılar.
  2. The village was built on the escarpment.
    Köy uçurumun kenarına inşa edilmişti.

Synonyms

cliffsteep slopeprecipicebluffescarp

Antonyms

plainvalleylowlandflatlanddepression

Collocations

steep escarpmentrocky escarpmentescarpment edgeescarpment faceescarpment slopeescarpment formation

Related Words

ridgemountainhillplateauslope