Synonyms of escarpment

Noun


1. escarpment, scarp, slope, incline, side

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

2. escarpment, escarp, scarp, protective embankment, fortification, munition

usage: a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

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Definition and meaning of escarpment (Dictionary)