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English noun: escarpment | |||
| 1. | escarpment (object) a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion | ||
| Synonyms | scarp | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | incline, side, slope | ||
| 2. | escarpment (artifact) a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification | ||
| Synonyms | escarp, protective embankment, scarp | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fortification, munition | ||
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