Escarp (Noun)
Meaning
A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Enemy forces struggled to climb up the escarp, as the steep slope and dense barbed wire made it nearly impassable.
- The defenders built a formidable escarp in front of the fortress, protecting their stronghold from invading armies.
- Historians believe that the ancient city's escarp contributed significantly to its successful defense against numerous sieges.
- As I walked through the reconstructed medieval fort, I marveled at the well-designed escarp that had withstood numerous battles.
- During the early 18th century, military engineers built an escarp around the fort to shield its walls from enemy cannon fire.