scarp Synonyms & Antonyms
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Scarp as a Noun
The steep artificial slope below a fort's parapet.
A cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge caused by erosion or faulting; the steeper side of an escarpment.
Obsolete spelling of scarpe, scrape.
Scarp as a Verb
to cut, scrape, erode, or otherwise make into a scarp or escarpment
to scarp the face of a ditch or a rock
(earth science) to cut, scrape, erode, or otherwise make into a scarp or escarpment
to scarp the face of a ditch or a rock
Scarp in a Sentence
to scarp the face of a ditch or a rock
Word Forms & Grammar
scarp (plural scarps)
scarp (third-person singular simple present scarps, present participle scarping, simple past and past participle scarped)
Words That Rhyme With Scarp
Origin of Scarp
Apheretic form of escarp. Doublet of escarp.
Scarp in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /skɑːp/ |
| Meaning | The steep artificial slope below a fort's parapet |
| Plural | scarps |
| Verb forms | scarps, scarping, scarped |
Quick Answers About Scarp
Is scarp a noun or a verb?
Scarp is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of scarp?
The plural of scarp is scarps.
What is the past tense of scarp?
The past tense of scarp is scarped. The present participle is scarping.