backscarp

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Synonyms: backslap, backswamp, backstamp, black carp

Antonyms: backslap, backswamp, backstamp, black carp

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geology}} The [[scarp]] formed by a [[landslide]], located at the rearmost (highest) point. The extent of a landslide runs from backscarp to [[toe]].

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