(1) An almost perpendicular slope along the beach FORESHORE; an erosional feature due to wave action, it may vary in height from a few centimeters to several meters, depending on wave action and the nature and composition of the BEACH. See ESCARPMENT. See ESCARPMENT. (2) (SMP) A steep slope produced by wave erosion.
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a steep slope or miniature cliff, formed by wave action, fronting the berm on a beach.
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