cliff´like´

cliff´like´
cliff «klihf», noun.
a very steep slope of rock or clay: »

The cliff overlooks the river fall below.

SYNONYM(S): precipice, bluff.
[Old English clif. Probably related to cleave1.]
cliff´like´, adjective.

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