Definition of scarp - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geologyTECH. steep slope or cliff formed by erosion or faultingTECH.
- The scarp overlooked the valley, offering a breathtaking view..
2.
militaryDated side of a ditch below a rampartDated
- The scarp was reinforced to prevent collapse.
Verb
earth scienceTECH. cut or erode to form a steep slopeTECH.
- The river scarps the valley over centuries.
Images of scarp
steep slope or cliff formed by erosion or faulting
Origin of scarp
Italian, scarpa (shoe)
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geology
ridge with a steep scarp and gentle back slope
Examples of scarp in a sentence
The ancient fortress was built atop a scarp. Soldiers took cover behind the scarp during the attack. The scarp was steep and difficult to climb. The glacier scarps the mountain face slowly. Waves scarp the coastline, creating cliffs.
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- French:escarpement, creuser, ...
- German:Steilhang, erodieren, ...
- Italian:scarpata, erodere, ...
- Spanish:escarpe, erosionar, ...
- Portuguese:escarpa, escarpar, ...
- Chinese:陡坡, 侵蚀, ...
- Japanese:急斜面, 削る, ...
- Arabic:جرف, نَحَتَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַדְרוֹן תָּלוּל, לְעַצֵּב מַדְרֵגָה, ...
- Russian:крутой склон, размывать, ...
- Ukrainian:крутий схил, розмивати, ...
- Hindi:खड़ी ढलान, काटना, ...
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