scarp (redirected from scarps)

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.

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

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scarp [skɑːp] n → scarpata