precipice

The definition of a precipice is the edge of a steep cliff.

(noun)

An example of a precipice is the edge of a cliff.

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noun

Origin: Fr précipice < L praecipitium < praeceps, headlong < prae-, before (see pre-) + caput, head (see chief)

See precipice in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock, such as a crag or the face of a cliff.
The brink of a dangerous or disastrous situation: on the precipice of defeat.

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Origin: French précipice

Origin: , from Latin praecipitium

Origin: , from praeceps, praecipit-, headlong; see precipitate

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