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noun a long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights

• The geologists studied the escarpment to understand the geological history of the area.
• We hiked up the escarpment for a great view of the valley below.
• Let's go check out that sick escarpment for some awesome photos.
• The challenges she faced in her career were like climbing a steep escarpment, but she never gave up.

noun a stretch of muddy land, typically by the sea or a river, that is uncovered at low tide

• The scientist conducted research on the biodiversity of the mud flat ecosystem.
• Let's go explore the mud flat and see if we can find any cool creatures.
• I got stuck in the mud flat while trying to drive through it.
• After the heavy rain, the backyard looked like a mud flat.

noun A tall building that has a large number of floors and is built on a small area of land, typically in a city.

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• The new skyscraper in the city is designed to be a landscraper, with terraced levels resembling a natural landscape.
• Have you seen that cool landscraper building downtown? It looks like a giant staircase!
• That landscraper is so futuristic, it's like something out of a sci-fi movie.
• The company's new headquarters is a landscraper of success, reaching new heights in the industry.