Precipice synonyms

prĕs'ə-pĭs

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steep
A steeping or being steeped
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declivity
A downward bend in a path
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bluff
The definition of bluff refers to the act of pretending something that is not true or a very steep, broad-faced cliff next to the ocean or a river.
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cliff
A vertical (nearly vertical) rock face.
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cliff-face (related)
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mountain (related)
A natural elevation of the earth's surface, typically larger and steeper than a hill
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precipitous (related)
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ravine (related)
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drop
The act of falling; descent:
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mountainside (related)
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teeter (related)
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the-abyss (related)
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crag
A steep rugged mass of rock projecting upward or outward.
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rock-face (related)
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hill (related)
An incline, especially of a road; a slope.
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ledge
The definition of a ledge is a shelf or ridge that sticks out from something.
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Precipice Sentence Examples

  • The fall is broken by islands on the lip of the precipice into four parts.

  • He thought she'd walk away, but instead, she cautiously lifted the rope, turned further away from the precipice and took baby steps backwards toward him.

  • At 1345 they finally climbed the last precipice and stood on the summit of Pelvoux.

  • At both these falls the rock is sharp cut and the river maintains its level to the edge of the precipice.

  • I was no longer giddy, and faced the precipice of 3500 feet without a shiver.

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