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Cliff

/klɪf/
A steep, high face of rock or earth that drops sharply downward.

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Examples:

We stood on the cliff watching the sea.Be careful near the cliff; it's very steep.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating from Old English clif referencing a steep slope, akin to Middle Low German and Dutch klif, related to cleave due to its separation from the land.

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