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CLIFFLIKE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does clifflike mean?
• CLIFFLIKE (adjective)
The adjective CLIFFLIKE has 1 sense:
1. (of a shore or shoreline) characterized by steep cliffs or precipices
Familiarity information: CLIFFLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of a shore or shoreline) characterized by steep cliffs or precipices
Synonyms:
clifflike; cliffy
Context example:
the cliffy shores of Dover
Similar:
craggy; rugged (rocky and steep)
precipitous (characterized by precipices)
rock-ribbed; rockbound (abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps)
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