CEFR C2

escarpment

noun

Meaning

A long, steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.

Examples

The road winds precariously along the edge of a massive limestone escarpment.
Geologists studied the erosion patterns visible on the face of the escarpment.

Synonyms: cliff, bluff, precipice, scarp

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escarpment (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˈskɑːrpmənt/

Definition

A long, steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.

Examples

The road winds precariously along the edge of a massive limestone escarpment.
Geologists studied the erosion patterns visible on the face of the escarpment.
From the top of the escarpment, the entire plain below looked like a patchwork quilt.

Synonyms of escarpment

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