Definition of escarp in English:

escarp

noun ɪˈskɑːp

archaic

A steep bank or slope, especially that of a ditch in a fortification.
the reconstruction of escarps at the fortress of Gibraltar
Example sentencesExamples
- Its escarp should be reveted with brick or stone, in order that the enemy may be compelled to form a breach in it by artillery.
- The cordon on the top of the revetement of the escarp is a considerable obstacle to the besiegers.
- The escarps in this system are better covered, while nevertheless their height is ample.
- The material of which the escarp is built is principally chalk.
- The enemy had cleared the rubbish from the bottom of the escarp.
Synonyms
cliff face, steep cliff, rock face, sheer drop, cliff, crag, bluff, height, escarpment, scarp, scar

Origin

Late 17th century: from French escarpe, from Italian scarpa 'slope'. Compare with scarp.

单词	escarp
释义	Definition of escarp in English: escarp noun ɪˈskɑːp archaic A steep bank or slope, especially that of a ditch in a fortification. the reconstruction of escarps at the fortress of Gibraltar Example sentencesExamples Its escarp should be reveted with brick or stone, in order that the enemy may be compelled to form a breach in it by artillery. The cordon on the top of the revetement of the escarp is a considerable obstacle to the besiegers. The escarps in this system are better covered, while nevertheless their height is ample. The material of which the escarp is built is principally chalk. The enemy had cleared the rubbish from the bottom of the escarp. Synonyms cliff face, steep cliff, rock face, sheer drop, cliff, crag, bluff, height, escarpment, scarp, scar Origin Late 17th century: from French escarpe, from Italian scarpa 'slope'. Compare with scarp.
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