American English pronunciation
How to pronounce escarpment
IPA transcription: [ɛs'kɑɹpmənt]
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Noun
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a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
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a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
Usage examples
- Beyond the edges of these landscaped areas, the escarpment remains in its natural state.
- Titanian escarpments are called rupes.
- It also has excellent views back towards the escarpment at Katoomba.
- The area lies upon a Cotswold escarpment known locally as the 'South Wolds'.
- Several significant natural areas in Kentucky are located within the escarpment zone.
- It is the western portion of the Niagara Escarpment.
- North of Davenport, Dufferin ascends the former Lake Iroquois shoreline escarpment.