cliff /klɪf/ noun [C]
► B1 a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a coast: » Keep away from the edge of the cliff - you might fall.» the cliff edgeThesaurus+: ↑Hills and mountains• • •
Extra Examples:» They built a house at the foot of a cliff.» The car skidded and plunged headlong over the cliff.» Sand carried by the wind has hollowed out the base of the cliff.» Come away from that cliff edge! You're giving me the jitters!» Harold jumped out of the car just before it went over the cliff.- ♯ Mountaineering and rock climbing
- ♯ Movement
- ♯ Movement and location
- ♯ Movement of liquids
- ♯ Movement on or through water
- ♯ Movement through the air
- ♯ Moving a long way on foot
- ♯ Moving downwards
- ♯ Moving firmly on foot
- ♯ Moving gently on foot
- ♯ Moving in order to avoid contact
- ♯ Moving in particular directions
- ♯ Moving objects
- ♯ Moving on foot
- ♯ Moving on your hands and legs or on your stomach
- ♯ Moving or holding the body in various ways
- ♯ Moving quickly
- ♯ Moving to avoid being seen
- ♯ Moving unsteadily or with difficulty
- ♯ Moving up or down
- ♯ Moving upwards
- ♯ Murder and attempted murder
- ♯ Murderers and attackers
- ♯ Music
- ♯ Musical instruments