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scarp

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/iʃˈkaɾ.pɐ/es·car·pa

Definition

1

A steep slope or very sharp inclination of land, especially natural or artificial (as in fortifications).

Usage examples

The scarp of the mountain was so steep that it was impossible to climb.
The medieval castle was protected by a deep scarp.

Common combinations

rocky scarpriver scarpartificial scarpfortification with a scarp