Both Uses
precipice
in
Holes, by Louis Sachar
(Edited)
- As the ground flattened, a huge stone precipice rose up ahead of him,
p. 171.1 *precipice = a very steep cliff face
- He took a deep breath, then walked the last fifty yards to the giant precipice and touched it.
p. 174.7
Definitions:
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(1)
(precipice) a very steep cliff
or:
any dangerous situation - (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)