Brink vs. Precipice

Brinknoun

The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge.

Brinknoun

(figurative) The edge or border

Brinknoun

The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge, as of a river or pit; a verge; a border; as, the brink of a chasm. Also Fig.

Brinknoun

a region marking a boundary

Brinknoun

the edge of a steep place

Brinknoun

the limit beyond which something happens or changes;

Precipicenoun

A very steep cliff.

Precipicenoun

The brink of a dangerous situation.

Precipicenoun

(obsolete) A headlong fall or descent.

Precipicenoun

A sudden or headlong fall.

Precipicenoun

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

Precipicenoun

a very steep cliff

Precipicenoun

a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one