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- Scarp - n. - A band in the same position as the bend sinister, but only half as broad as the latter.
- Scarp - n. - The slope of the ditch nearest the parapet; the escarp.
- Scarp - n. - A steep descent or declivity.
- Scarp - v. t. - To cut down perpendicularly, or nearly so; as, to scarp the face of a ditch or a rock.
- Scarped - imp. & p. p. - of Scarp
- Scarping - p. pr. & vb. n. - of Scarp
- Relais - n. - A narrow space between the foot of the rampart and the scarp of the ditch, serving to receive the earth that may crumble off or be washed down, and prevent its falling into the ditch.
- Graffage - n. - The scarp of a ditch or moat.
- Cordon - n. - The coping of the scarp wall, which projects beyong the face of the wall a few inches.