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- [skahrp]
- /skɑrp/
- /skɑːp/
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- [skahrp]
- /skɑrp/
Definitions of scarp word
- noun scarp a line of cliffs formed by the faulting or fracturing of the earth's crust; an escarpment. 1
- noun scarp Fortification. an escarp. 1
- verb with object scarp to form or cut into a steep slope. 1
- noun scarp steep cliff 1
- noun scarp a steep slope, esp one formed by erosion or faulting; escarpment 0
- noun scarp the side of a ditch cut nearest to and immediately below a rampart 0
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Origin of scarp
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90, scarp is from the Italian word scarpa a slope. See escarp
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Parts of speech for Scarp
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scarp popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
scarp usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scarp
noun scarp
- cliff — A cliff is a high area of land with a very steep side, especially one next to the sea.
- crag — A crag is a steep rocky cliff or part of a mountain.
- crags — the neck, throat, or craw.
- escarpment — A long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.
Top questions with scarp
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