What does SCARP mean?

Here is the requested information about the word "scarp": Scarp

Part of speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: A steep slope or cliff formed by erosion or faulting. As a verb, it means to make or become a scarp.

Pronunciations: US: /skɑrp/, UK: /skɑːp/

Origin and Usage: The word "scarp" comes from the Italian word "scarpa" which means "shoe". It was first used in the 16th century to describe a steep slope or cliff. The verb form of "scarp" was first used in the 19th century. The word is commonly used in geology to describe the steep slope or cliff that is formed by erosion or faulting.

Synonyms: Cliff, precipice, escarpment, bluff

Related Words: Clasp, Crisp, Sharp, Scrap, Scarf

Example Sentences:

• The scarp was so steep that it was impossible to climb.
• The geologists were studying the scarp to determine its age.
• The river had eroded the scarp over time.
• The earthquake caused a scarp to form in the landscape.
• The workers were scarping the hillside to make way for a new road.