clint
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈkɫɪnt// clint
n. a steep, rocky cliff or hillside, especially one that is bare and difficult to climb.
n. a steep, often bare rock face or cliff, typically found in hilly or mountainous terrain.
The hikers climbed the steep clint to reach the summit.
She paused at the edge of the clint to check her map before continuing.
The ancient path winds along the narrow ledge of the clint, offering a dizzying view of the valley below.
Diminutive of Clinton. The Yorkshire place name is from Old Danish klint.