Scarp (Noun)

A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The fort's scarp was steep and high, making it difficult for enemy forces to approach.
A dry moat was dug at the base of the scarp to further hinder attackers.
The castle's scarp was reinforced with stone walls and iron pikes to protect against invaders.
As the army approached, they encountered the fort's impressive scarp, which forced them to alter their battle plan.
The scarp in front of the defenses was deliberately made unstable to cause earth and rocks to slide down on approaching enemy troops.

A long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion.

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

The hiker followed the narrow trail as it climbed up the scarp that marked the edge of the ancient plateau.
The scarp rose sharply from the valley floor, a rocky wall that seemed to touch the sky.
After hours of driving, the family finally reached the top of the scarp, where they were rewarded with a breathtaking view of the landscape below.
The scarp had been formed over millions of years by the relentless erosion of the wind and water, wearing away the softer rock and leaving the harder stone exposed.
From the top of the scarp, the landscape unfolded like a map, with the ridges and valleys stretching out to the horizon.