26984 words

precipice

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
a very steep side of a cliff or a mountain:

Examples:

The film opens with a shot of a climber dangling from a precipice.
2
a dangerous situation that could lead to harm or failure:

Examples:

This latest tax increase may push many small companies over the financial precipice.
3
a very steep side of a cliff or mountain:

Examples:

We stood at the edge of the precipice and looked down at the sea.

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