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 | ||