precipice

UK
/ˈprɛsɪpɪs/
US
/ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

Translations

precipicenoun
precipices
pl
UK
/ˈprɛsɪpɪs/
US
/ˈprɛsɪpɪs/
The hiker stood at the edge of the precipice, looking down at the valley below.
Путешественник стоял на краю обрыва, глядя вниз на долину.
The company is on the brink of a financial precipice.
Компания находится на грани финансовой пропасти.

Definitions

precipicenoun
A very steep or overhanging place, such as the face of a cliff.
The hikers carefully approached the edge of the precipice to take in the breathtaking view.
A situation of great peril or danger.
The company found itself on the precipice of bankruptcy after several poor financial decisions.