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| es·carp·ment [ i skrpmənt ] (plural es·carp·ments) |
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1. steep ridge: a steep slope or cliff that marks the boundary of a flat or gently sloping upland area such as a plateau, often formed by faulting or erosion
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2. slope in fortification: a steep slope constructed in front of a fortification
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