escarpment

noun
UK: /ɪˈskɑːpmənt/
US: /ɪˈskɑːrpﻤənt/

  1. A long, steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; formed by erosion or faulting.

    1. The road winds along the escarpment.
    2. The ancient city was built on an escarpment for defensive purposes, overlooking the valley below.

Synonyms

cliff precipice bluff declivity

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The phonetic transcription of "escarpment" is /ɪˈskɑːpmənt/ in British English and /ɪˈskɑːrpﻤənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "escarpment": cliff, precipice, bluff, declivity.

Example usage of "escarpment": "The road winds along the escarpment.". More examples on the page.