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escarpment in German

escarpment in German is Abhang, Böschung, Steilhang — escarpment means 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.

escarpment in German

Abhang
noun
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.
Böschung
noun
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.
Steilhang
noun
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.

What does "escarpment" mean?

  1. noun 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.
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What is "escarpment" in German?

"escarpment" in German is Abhang, Böschung, Steilhang. escarpment means: 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.

Are there other ways to say "escarpment" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "escarpment": Abhang, Böschung, Steilhang.

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