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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 


CLIFFLIKE (adjective)


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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