cliff face

collocation in English

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cliff
noun[C]
uk
/klɪf/us
/klɪf/
a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on ...
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face
noun
uk
/feɪs/us
/feɪs/
the front of the head, where the eyes, nose, and ...
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(Definition ofcliffandfacefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Several mosaics were acquired of theclifffacefrom a distance of about 300 m, and the computer automatically determined the three most interesting points in each mosaic.
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This lithological type shows a well-developed fissility and lamination, and may be described as 'paper shale', which where exposed generally weathers proud of thecliffface.
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This is situated in a remarkable position about three-quarters the way down aclifffaceand is almost inaccessible.
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Both mean that the sea is allowed to claim the dunes, the rock wall or theclifffacein one area in order to avoid coastal erosion elsewhere.
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The falls present an impressive sight of two almost indistinguishable drops as the river flows over thecliffface.
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This gave the rest of the platoon the opportunity to climb up thecliffface.
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This is an exposedclifffacedisplaying sandstones of geological interest.
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Thecliffface, notably on the east and west ends of the beach, is sheer red and black rock.
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In 1885 a tunnel was dug towards theclifffacefrom the parade grounds.
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Supposedly, theclifffaceopened up in order to rescue her from her plight.
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It is constructed under an overhang on a rockcliffface, in a crevice or cave, or on a man-made structure.
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About 60 of the more than 300 carvings were cut from the basaltclifffaceand saved.
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From there, it is a long walk to the west and around a rocky point, where the waves lap theclifffaceat high tide.
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A chalkclifffaceat the back of the cove slows further erosion.
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The complex comprises 10 rock-cut candi (shrines) carved into thecliffface.
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Both species pair for life and display fidelity to their breeding sites, which are usually caves or crevices in acliffface.
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Note the absence of boulders on thecliffface.
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Bald decided to blast theclifffacewhich then fell down onto the foreshore to form the base for the new road.
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