escarp

1 of 2

noun

es·​carp
ə̇ˈskärp,
(ˈ)e¦s-

escarp

2 of 2

transitive verb

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: scarp

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French escarpe, from Middle French, from Old Italian scarpa

Transitive verb

French escarper, from Middle French, from escarpe

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“Escarp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escarp. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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