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ESCARPMENT Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word escarpment. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word escarpment. (close relations)
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escarp

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scarp
nounn
noun

• a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion

• a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

bluff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

• pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

• the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards

adjective satellite

• very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

• bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

verb

• deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

• frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is

cliff
nounn
noun

• a steep high face of rock

precipice
nounn
noun

• a very steep cliff

escarp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

protective embankment
nounn
noun

• a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

Best Hypernyms For ESCARPMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for escarpment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
fortification incline munition side

Alternatives for SCARP

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