⛰️precipice

noun
/ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

Meaning

A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.

Example Sentences

The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.

Example Expressions

on the edge of a precipice

Synonyms

cliff, bluff, escarpment, ledge, brink

Antonyms

plateau, plain, flatland

Collocations

steep precipice, dangerous precipice, edge of a precipice

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