Associations to the word «Scarping»

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

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.