escarpment vs scarp

escarpment and scarp both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
escarpment	Yes	No	No	No
scarp	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, escarpment and scarp are synonyms defined as:

escarpment and scarp: a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification

Other synonyms of escarpment include escarp, protective embankment.

As nouns, escarpment and scarp are synonyms defined as:

escarpment and scarp: a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion

escarpment (noun)	scarp (noun)
a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification	a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion	a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion