An escarpment is a steep slope or long cliff that forms as a result of faulting or erosion and separates two relatively level areas having different elevations.

The meaning of ESCARPMENT is a steep slope in front of a fortification.

An escarpment is an area of the Earth where elevation changes suddenly. Wave Rock, a granite cliff in Australia, is 15 meters (49 feet) high and more than 100 meters (328 feet) long. Its …

The escarpment consists of cliffs, steep slopes, and relatively flat natural terraces.

An escarpment is a wide, steep slope on a hill or mountain. This quiet route has a moderately tough climb onto a raised escarpment. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. …

1. a long, precipitous, clifflike ridge of land, rock, or the like commonly formed by faulting or fracturing of the earth's crust. 2. ground cut into an escarp around a fortification or defensive …

Definition of escarpment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

ESCARPMENT definition: a long, precipitous, clifflike ridge of land, rock, or the like, commonly formed by faulting or fracturing of the earth's crust. See examples of escarpment used in a …

ESCARPMENT meaning: a long cliff or steep slope that separates two flat or slightly sloped areas

Sep 13, 2018 · An escarpment is a geographical feature that is characterized by a long cliff or a steep slope.