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escarpment
ɪˈskɑːpmənt
noun
skarpa
Also
urwisko(n)
Definition
A long, steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.
Examples
The road wound along the base of the escarpment.
Droga wiła się u podnóża skarpy.
From the top of the escarpment, they had a panoramic view of the valley.
Ze szczytu urwiska mieli panoramiczny widok na dolinę.
Collocations
steep escarpmentrocky escarpmentedge of the escarpment
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