Scarp Definition & Meaning

scarp
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

"Scarp" in song lyrics

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  • "hip scarp"
    AOL — AOL

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