PRECIPICES is a term used to describe steep, vertical CLIFFS or slopes. The term can also be broken down into three separate words: CLIFFS (6 letters), BRINKS (6 letters), and SCARPS (6 letters). CLIFFS are large, steep rock formations that rise from the ground or sea. BRINKS refer to the edge of a cliff or other steep slope. SCARPS are similar to CLIFFS, but they are usually formed by erosion or faulting. All three terms are used to describe the same type of landform, which is a steep, vertical drop.