escarpement

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French

Etymology

From escarper +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛs.kaʁ.pə.mɑ̃/

Noun

escarpement m (plural escarpements)

  1. (uncountable) steepness (state of being steep)
  2. (countable) a steep or abrupt slope, an escarpment
  3. (countable, figuratively, of a person or his qualities) severity, harshness

Descendants

  • English: escarpment

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