underclift

/ˌʌndərˈklɪft/

Definitions

1. noun

a part of a cliff or rock that has been worn away by water, especially at the base.

“The underclift of the riverbank was exposed due to the recent flooding.”

Synonyms

  • grotto
  • undercut
  • waterfall

Antonyms

  • overcliff
  • ridge