cliffs

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Some of the fissures near the cliffs were a yard wide.

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  1. noun A high, steep, or overhanging face of rock.

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  • Those racing from the cliffs were almost close enough for the rays from their torches to reach the bronze man Doc reached in his pocket. —  069 - The Green Death
  • The green hills behind the black sea-cliffs, the blue tides creaming white on the little skerries, the wall of dimmer peaks to the north, all seemed to sleep in a peace like that of the Blessed Isles in the story. —  THE ISLAND OF SHEEP
  • From here, the cliffs are at their highest point as well, and not blocked off in any way. —  TravelPod.com Recent Updates
  • Located on the western coast, the cliffs are about an hour's drive from the Shannon Airport. —  Webster Blog
  • Nestled against the cliffs are a couple of restaurants that offer coco hut accomodation. —  TravelPod.com Recent Updates
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