n. | 1. | A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach. See Scarp. |
Noun | 1. | escarpment - a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion Synonyms: scarp |
2. | escarpment - a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification |