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Escarpment
01
a steep man-made slope in front of a fortification
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Soldiers defended the fort from behind the escarpment.
The engineers built an escarpment to strengthen the castle walls.
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scarpata, dirupo
a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion
Esempi
The Grand Canyon features a massive escarpment, revealing layers of geological history.
Il Grand Canyon presenta un massiccio scarpato, che rivela strati di storia geologica.
The Niagara Escarpment extends across North America, influencing the landscape and ecology of the region.
La scarpata del Niagara si estende attraverso il Nord America, influenzando il paesaggio e l'ecologia della regione.
