Scarcement
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scarcement is a noun meaning (architecture, engineering) An offset where a wall or bank of earth, etc., retreats, leaving a shelf or footing.
Meaning
(architecture, engineering) An offset where a wall or bank of earth, etc., retreats, leaving a shelf or footing.
Word Forms
- scarcements
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include setback, escarp, scarp, escarpment, scarping, skewback.
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