scarp Synonyms
scarp Meaning
scarp (n)
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
scarp (n.)
A band in the same position as the bend sinister, but only half as broad as the latter.
The slope of the ditch nearest the parapet; the escarp.
A steep descent or declivity.
scarp (v. t.)
To cut down perpendicularly, or nearly so; as, to scarp the face of a ditch or a rock.
scarp Sentence Examples
- The towering limestone scarp rose abruptly from the valley floor.
- The fault line had created a visible scarp across the landscape.
- The scouts carefully navigated the treacherous scarp to reach enemy territory.
- The steep scarp proved a formidable obstacle for hikers.
- The erosion of the sandstone scarp had created a series of spectacular canyons.
- The ancient scarp bore witness to the geological upheavals that had shaped the region.
- The scarp provided a strategic advantage to the castle, overlooking the surrounding countryside.
- The glacier had carved a deep scarp into the mountainside, revealing layers of rock.
- The landslide had created a massive scarp, blocking the road and isolating the village.
- The sheer scarp of the volcano made it impossible to climb without specialized equipment.
FAQs About the word scarp
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 fortificationA band in the same
cliff, palisade,escarpment,crag, bluff, scar, precipice, barranca, barranco, hogback
No antonyms found.
The towering limestone scarp rose abruptly from the valley floor.
The fault line had created a visible scarp across the landscape.
The scouts carefully navigated the treacherous scarp to reach enemy territory.
The steep scarp proved a formidable obstacle for hikers.
