scarp
nounfeminine/iʃˈkaɾ.pɐ/low
es·car·pa
Definition
A steep slope or very sharp inclination of land, especially natural or artificial (as in fortifications).
The scarp of the mountain was so steep that it was impossible to climb.
The medieval castle was protected by a deep scarp.
Common collocations
rocky scarpriver scarpartificial scarpfortification with a scarp
Etymology
Do italiano 'scarpa' (talude, declive), possivelmente através do francês 'escarpe'.