noun.
A steep slope or long cliff that results from erosion or faulting and separates two relatively level areas of differing elevations.
noun.
A steep slope in front of a fortification.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
In fortification, ground cut away, nearly vertically, about a position in order to render it inaccessible to an enemy.
noun.
Hence The precipitous side of any hill or rock; the abrupt face of a high ridge of land; a cliff.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach. See scarp.
noun.
A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach.
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noun.
a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
noun.
a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
Word Usage
"Farther inland, every sandstone and limestone escarpment is the color of bone."