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scarp

noun

a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

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Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
P
Contains
CA
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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skɑːp

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noun

  1. a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

noun

  1. a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion

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