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Escarpment
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a steep man-made slope in front of a fortification
Exemplos
Soldiers defended the fort from behind the escarpment.
The engineers built an escarpment to strengthen the castle walls.
02
escarpamento, penhasco
a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion
Exemplos
The Grand Canyon features a massive escarpment, revealing layers of geological history.
O Grand Canyon apresenta um escarpado maciço, revelando camadas da história geológica.
The Niagara Escarpment extends across North America, influencing the landscape and ecology of the region.
O escarpamento do Niágara se estende pela América do Norte, influenciando a paisagem e a ecologia da região.
