Another word for cliff

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Noun

precipice
The brink of a dangerous or disastrous situation:
A vertical, almost vertical, or overhanging rock face; steep cliff
An overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock, such as a crag or the face of a cliff.

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1. The brink of a dangerous or disastrous situation:
2. A vertical, almost vertical, or overhanging rock face; steep cliff
3. An overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock, such as a crag or the face of a cliff.
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crag
(Geology) A partially compacted bed of gravel mixed with shells, of the Tertiary age.
A rocky outcrop.
A steep rugged mass of rock projecting upward or outward.

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1. (Geology) A partially compacted bed of gravel mixed with shells, of the Tertiary age.
2. A rocky outcrop.
3. A steep rugged mass of rock projecting upward or outward.
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bluff
An act of bluffing; an expression of self-confidence for the purpose of intimidation; braggadocio.
A high, steep, broad-faced bank or cliff
A steep headland, promontory, riverbank, or cliff.

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1. An act of bluffing; an expression of self-confidence for the purpose of intimidation; braggadocio.
2. A high, steep, broad-faced bank or cliff
3. A steep headland, promontory, riverbank, or cliff.
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