scarp

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Synonyms: sharp, scamp, scary, scarf, carp, scalp, scard, scar, scare, scaup, escarp

Antonyms: sharp, scamp, scary, scarf, carp, scalp, scard, scar, scare, scaup, escarp

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Noun

1. The steep artificial slope below a [[fort]]'s [[parapet]].
2. {{lb|en|geology}} A cliff at the edge of a [[plateau]] or [[ridge]] caused by [[erosion]] or faulting; the steeper side of an [[escarpment]].
3. {{lb|en|heraldry}} {{obsolete spelling of|en|scrape|scarpe, scrape}}.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|earth science|geography|transitive}} to [[cut]], [[scrape]], [[erode]], or otherwise make into a scarp or escarpment

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