Cliff vs. Escarpment — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Cliff and Escarpment
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Definitions
Cliff➦
In geography and geology, a cliff is an area of rock which has a general angle defined by the vertical, or nearly vertical. Cliffs are formed by the processes of weathering and erosion, with the effect of gravity.
Escarpment➦
An escarpment is a steep slope or long cliff that forms as a result of faulting or erosion and separates two relatively level areas having different elevations. The terms scarp and scarp face are often used interchangeably with escarpment.
Cliff➦
A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea
A coast path along the top of rugged cliffs
Escarpment➦
A long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.
Cliff➦
A high, steep, or overhanging face of rock.
Escarpment➦
A steep slope or long cliff that results from erosion or faulting and separates two relatively level areas of differing elevations.
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Cliff➦
A vertical (or nearly vertical) rock face.
Escarpment➦
A steep slope in front of a fortification.
Cliff➦
(figurative) A point where something abruptly fails or decreases in value etc.
Escarpment➦
A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach.
Cliff➦
A high, steep rock; a precipice.
Escarpment➦
A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach. See Scarp.
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Cliff➦
See Clef.
Escarpment➦
A long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
Cliff➦
A steep high face of rock;
He stood on a high cliff overlooking the town
A steep drop
Escarpment➦
A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification