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precipice
/ˈpresɪpɪs/
noun
przepaść
Also
urwisko(n)
Definition
A very steep rock face or cliff; also, a dangerous situation that could lead to disaster.
Examples
They stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing at the valley below.
Stali na krawędzi przepaści, wpatrując się w dolinę poniżej.
The country was on the precipice of economic collapse.
Kraj znajdował się na krawędzi załamania gospodarczego.
Collocations
on the precipiceedge of a precipicestand on a precipice
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