ESCARPMENT

• (noun) a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

  synonyms : escarp , protective embankment , scarp

• (noun) a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion

  synonyms : scarp

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