Scarp

Pronunciation: /ˈskɑːrp/

Scarp (noun)

  1. A steep slope or cliff formed by erosion or faulting.

Examples

  • The hikers carefully approached the edge of the scarp.
  • A scarp is a steep slope or cliff.

Common collocations: steep scarp, climb a scarp, view from the scarp

Synonyms of Scarp

Neutral

Antonyms of Scarp

  • — A valley is a low area between hills or mountains.
  • — A plain is a flat, level area of land.