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escarpment    音标拼音: [ɛsk'ɑrpmənt]
n. 悬崖,断崖,绝壁

悬崖,断崖,绝壁

escarpment
n 1: a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or
ridge; usually formed by erosion [synonym: {escarpment},
{scarp}]
2: a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification [synonym:
{escarpment}, {escarp}, {scarp}, {protective embankment}]

Escarpment \Es*carp"ment\, n. [Cf. F. escarpement.]
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}.
[1913 Webster]


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  • Escarpment - National Geographic Society
    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 rounded shape has been caused by weathering and water erosion Wave Rock's escarpment separates the concave cliff from the level area of ground beneath it
  • What is an Escarpment? - WorldAtlas
    An escarpment is a geographical feature that is characterized by a long cliff or a steep slope
  • ESCARPMENT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of ESCARPMENT is a steep slope in front of a fortification
  • What Is an Escarpment? Definition and Formation
    An escarpment is a long, steep slope or cliff that serves as a boundary between two land surfaces of different elevations This geographical feature is found across the globe, separating high plateaus from lower plains or ridges from valleys
  • Escarpment - definition of escarpment by The Free 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 position [1795–1805; < French escarpement See escarp, -ment]
  • ESCARPMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    A steep escarpment encloses the low-lying basin to the west and south, providing a barrier for movement and vistas in those directions
  • Definition of escarpment - Words Defined
    An escarpment is a long, steep slope or cliff, often formed by erosion, faulting, or other geological processes, that marks a sharp change in elevation between two land surfaces
  • Escarpment | geology | Britannica
    A second, much smaller escarpment ring stands about 100–150 km (60–90 miles) beyond the first Smooth plains occupy the depressions between mountain blocks Beyond the outer escarpment is a zone of linear, radial ridges and valleys that are partially filled by plains, some with…
  • Landform Association: Escarpments - US Forest Service
    Escarpments are linear with a unique narrow range of aspect The slopes are at or greater than the angle of repose and underlain with bedrock They have significant relief, meet the toe slope at steep angles and generally face a lower angle landscape
  • ESCARPMENT Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
    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 sentence





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