Meaning of CLIFF
| Pronunciation: | | klif
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| | Definition: | | [n] a steep high face of rock; "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"; "a steep drop" |
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| | Synonyms: | | drop, drop-off |
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| | See Also: | | crag, formation, geological formation, geology, precipice | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Cliff\ (kl[i^]f), n. [AS. clif, cloef; akin to OS. klif,
D. klif, klip, Icel. klif, Dan. & G. klippe, Sw. klippa;
perh. orig. a climbing place. See {Climb}.]
A high, steep rock; a precipice.
{Cliff swallow} (Zo["o]l.), a North American swallow
({Petrochelidon lunifrons}), which builds its nest against
cliffs; the {eaves swallow}.
\Cliff\, n. (Mus.)
See {Clef}. [Obs.]
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| | Definition: | | Dreaming that you are standing at the edge of a cliff means that you have arrived to an increased level of understanding, new awareness, and a fresh point of view. You may have reached a critical point in your life and may fear losing control. |
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