despeñadero

Definitions of despeñadero
  1. noun
    a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
    synonyms: aventura, contingencia, peligro, riesgo
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    type of:
    empresa
    any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
  2. noun
    a very steep cliff
    synonyms: barranco, derrocadero, derrumbadero, derrumbe, precipicio
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    type of:
    acantilado, cantil, risco
    a steep high face of rock
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