Escarpment Definition & Meaning

escarpment
noun
  1. a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
  2. a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

"Escarpment" in song lyrics

See how escarpment is used in real songs:

  • "great escarpment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "physical map of great escarpment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "maeda escarpment"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "escarpment"

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