scarcement

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Synonyms: scapement, farcement, arcement

Antonyms: scapement, farcement, arcement

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|architecture|engineering}} An [[offset]] where a [[wall]] or [[bank]] of [[earth]], etc., [[retreat]]s, leaving a [[shelf]] or [[footing]].

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