Words Like ESCARPMENT
    
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            4 Alternative Words Similar to escarpment
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        5 definitions of escarpment
           
        
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        In fortification, ground cut away, nearly vertically, about a position in order to render it inaccessible to an enemy.
    
    
    
 
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        Hence The precipitous side of any hill or rock; the abrupt face of a high ridge of land; a cliff.
    
    
    
 
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        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.
    
    
    
 
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        a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
    
    
    
 
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        a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion