precipice

An overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock, such as a crag or the face of a cliff.

The brink of a dangerous or disastrous situation.

A headlong fall; an abrupt descent.

A bank or cliff extremely steep, or even perpendicular or overhanging; a headlong declivity.

The brink of a steep declivity; hence, a dangerous place; a critical position; a perilous location.

A sudden or headlong fall.

A headlong steep; a very steep, perpendicular, or overhanging place; an abrupt declivity; a cliff.

A very steep cliff.

The brink of a dangerous situation.

A headlong fall or descent.