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Synonyms of precipice
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice
- scaled the steep precipice with the ease of an experienced climber
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'Precipitous' Does Not Mean "Rainy"
'Precipitous' Does Not Mean "Rainy"
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“Precipice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipice. Accessed 10 Aug. 2020.
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The first known use of precipice was in 1613
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