'Precipice' definitions:

Definition of 'precipice'

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noun
A very steep cliff

Definition of 'Precipice'

From: GCIDE
  • Precipice \Prec"i*pice\, n. [F. pr['e]cipice, L. praecipitium, fr. praeceps, -cipitis, headlong; prae before + caput, capitis, the head. See Pre-, and Chief.]
  • 1. A sudden or headlong fall. [Obs.] --Fuller. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A headlong steep; a very steep, perpendicular, or overhanging place; an abrupt declivity; a cliff. [1913 Webster]
  • Where wealth like fruit on precipices grew. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'precipice'

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