\Es*carp"\, n. [F. escarpe (cf. Sp. escarpa, It. scarpa),
fr. escarper to cut steep, cut to a slope, prob. of German
origin: cf. G. scharf sharp,, E. sharp, or perh. scrape.]
(Fort.)
The side of the ditch next the parapet; -- same as {scarp},
and opposed to {counterscarp}.

\Es*carp"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Escarped}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Escarping}.] (Mil.)
To make into, or furnish with, a steep slope, like that of a
scrap. --Carleton.