cliffing means the formation of cliffs. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Etymology
From cliff + -ing.
noun
- The formation of cliffs.“Cliffing of this kind is repaired if there is an abundant supply of sediment to restore the profile, permitting mangroves to spread again, but if there is a sediment deficit a mangrove cliff will persist and recede until the mangrove terrace has been completely removed.”