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precipice
precipice /ˈpres.ɪ.pɪs/ noun [C]
1 F0 a very steep side of a cliff or a mountain: » The film opens with a shot of a climber dangling from a precipice.Thesaurus+: ↑Hills and mountains2 F0 a dangerous situation that could lead to harm or failure: » This latest tax increase may push many small companies over the financial precipice.Thesaurus+: ↑Dangers and threatsThesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disasters |