Associations to the word «Scarp»

Wiktionary

SCARP, noun. The steep artificial slope below a fort's parapet
SCARP, noun. (geology) a cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge caused by erosion; the steeper side of an escarpment
SCARP, verb. (earth science) (geography) (transitive) to cut, scrape, erode, or otherwise make into a scarp or escarpment

Dictionary definition

SCARP, noun. A long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion.
SCARP, noun. A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification.

Wise words

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