What does "cliff" mean?

"Cliff" means: A high steep face of rock. Example: "We stood on the cliff and looked at the sea below."

How do you say cliff in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, cliff is צוק. In Spanish, it is acantilado.

How do you pronounce "cliff"?

Cliff is pronounced /klɪf/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Cliff — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

cliff

/klɪf/

noun

A high steep face of rock

“We stood on the cliff and looked at the sea below.”

צוק

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Cliff is a noun in the nature category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A high steep face of rock" In Hebrew, cliff translates to צוק.

Example Sentences

We stood at the edge of the cliff and watched the waves crash far below.
Puffins nest in burrows along the steep cliff face.
The old castle was perched right on top of the rocky cliff.

Did You Know? The White Cliffs of Dover in England are made of chalk formed from the shells of tiny sea creatures that lived millions of years ago. The highest sea cliffs in the world are on the island of Molokai in Hawaii and stand over 1,000 meters tall. Cliffs are constantly being shaped and eroded by wind, rain, and waves.