Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
escarpment
IPA transcription: [ɛsk'ɑɹpmənt]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
escarpment, escarp, scarp, protective_embankment
Meaning:
a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
Synonyms:
escarpment, scarp
Meaning:
a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
Usage examples
A steep escarpment three stories high separated him from the pavement of the street.