What is "escarpment" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does escarpment mean in English? Meaning of escarpment definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "escarpment" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "escarpment": a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion

Noun

  • Meaning: a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
  • Synonyms: escarpment scarp
  • Hypernyms: incline side slope
  • Meaning of "escarpment": a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

    Noun

  • Meaning: a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
  • Synonyms: escarp escarpment protective embankment scarp
  • Hypernyms: fortification munition
  • Synonyms:

    ridge, hill, ledge, cliff,

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