scarp (redirected from scarping)

scarp  (skärp)

n.

An escarpment.

tr.v. scarped, scarp·ing, scarps

To cut or make into an escarpment.

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[Italian scarpa, slope, perhaps of Germanic origin; see sker-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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scarp [skɑːp]

n

1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a steep slope, esp one formed by erosion or faulting; escarpment See also cuesta

2. (Military) Fortifications the side of a ditch cut nearest to and immediately below a rampart

vb

(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) (tr; often passive) to wear or cut so as to form a steep slope

[from Italian scarpa]

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scarp  (skärp)

A continuous line of cliffs produced by vertical movement of the Earth's crust along a fault or by erosion. The term is often used interchangeably with escarpment but is more accurately associated with cliffs produced by faulting rather than those produced by erosional processes.

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escarpment, scarp, palisade(s) - A cliff formation or line of cliffs can be called an escarpment, scarp (from Italian scarpa, "slope"), or palisade(s).

See also related terms for slope.

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scarp - To slope, cut a steep face.

See also related terms for slope.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	scarp - a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion escarpment incline, slope, side - an elevated geological formation; "he climbed the steep slope"; "the house was built on the side of a mountain"
	2.	scarp - a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification escarp, protective embankment, escarpment fortification, munition - defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

Translations

scarp [skɑːp] N → escarpa f, declive m

scarp

n → Abhang m

scarp [skɑːp] n → scarpata