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1. (n.) escarpment
a long, precipitous, clifflike ridge of land, rock, or the like commonly formed by faulting or fracturing of the earth's crust.
2. escarpment
ground cut into an escarp around a fortification or defensive position.
Etymology: (1795–1805; < F escarpement. See escarp , -ment)
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1. (noun) escarpment, scarp
a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
2. (noun) escarpment, escarp, scarp, protective embankment
a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
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1. (noun) escarpment
a steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach. See Scarp
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