escarpment

/ɛˈskɑrp.mənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A steep slope or cliff, especially one formed by erosion at the edge of a plateau or a plateau-like landform.

“The hikers had to navigate through a rugged terrain featuring steep escarpments and rocky outcroppings.”

Synonyms

  • cliff
  • escarp
  • slope

Antonyms

  • lowland
  • plain