Definition of Precipice

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Definition of Precipice
	Precipice A sudden or headlong fall. A headlong steep; a very steep, perpendicular, or overhanging place; an abrupt declivity; a cliff. Related Definitions: Abrupt, An, Cliff, Declivity, Fall, Headlong, Or, Overhanging, Perpendicular, Place, Steep, Sudden, Very

Precipice Quotations

We run carelessly to the precipice, after we have put something before us to prevent us seeing it.
Blaise Pascal

My errors will point to thinking men the various roads, and will teach them the great art of treading on the brink of the precipice without falling into it.
Giacomo Casanova

Home life's great, man. The kids are great, happy and healthy. I've reached this sort of wonderful precipice.
Ryan Phillippe

We live in a pretty bleak time. I feel that in the air. Everything is uncertain. Everything feels like its on the precipice of some major transformation, whether we like it or not.
Sean Lennon

Pleasure is the carrot dangled to lead the ass to market; or the precipice.
Robinson Jeffers

He suddenly found himself on the precipice of utility.
J. F. Powers

Precipice Translations

precipice in Dutch is afgrond
precipice in German is Abgrund {m}
precipice in Italian is abisso
precipice in Spanish is derrumbadero, precipicio

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