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Plural
precipices
1
a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop
- They stood on the edge of the precipice, looking down at the valley below.
- The hiker carefully approached the precipice to avoid falling.
- The mountain trail ended abruptly at a dangerous precipice.
- A sudden gust of wind made the precipice seem even more daunting.
- He felt a thrill standing at the precipice of the towering rock face.