cliff
nounUK /klɪf/
US /klɪf/
A very high, steep rock face, like a wall of stone.
The birds built their nests on the side of the cliff.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A steep drop in prices or numbers, often used in business.
Sales went over the cliff after the holiday.
3. A dangerous situation that is hard to escape, often called a fiscal cliff.
The country avoided the fiscal cliff at the last minute.
4. In sports, a sudden and steep decline in performance.
The team's season hit a cliff after the star player got hurt.