Definitions

1. verb

to hang over the edge of something, especially a cliff or a steep slope

“The hikers had to depe carefully to avoid falling into the ravine.”

2. verb

to lean or incline, especially in a threatening or menacing way

“The tree depe ominously in the wind.”

3. noun

a slope or incline, especially one that is steep or difficult to climb

“The hikers faced a depe on their way to the summit.”