Precipice

usgb/ˈpresəpɪs/
noun

A very steep or overhanging place, like a cliff.

We stood on the edge of the precipice, looking down at the sea below.
Visual representation of "precipice" - A very steep or overhanging place, like a cliff

Often appears as...

  • on the edge of a precipice
  • stand on a precipice
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Visual representation of "precipice"
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Visual Imagery

Picture a high, sheer cliff face to understand the physical landscape described.

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The castle was built upon a precipice, offering a breathtaking view.
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Intensity Emphasis

Use 'precipice' to stress the severity of a landscape's drop or steepness.

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The hike grew more perilous as we approached the towering precipice.
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Literal Use

'Precipice' is more literal and descriptive than 'edge' or 'brink' for landscapes.

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Eagles often nest on the precipice of cliffs, out of reach of predators.
Visual representation of the word "Precipice"

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