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Escarpment
01
a steep man-made slope in front of a fortification
Examples
Soldiers defended the fort from behind the escarpment.
The engineers built an escarpment to strengthen the castle walls.
02
a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion
Examples
The Grand Canyon features a massive escarpment, revealing layers of geological history.
The Niagara Escarpment extends across North America, influencing the landscape and ecology of the region.
