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