noun
- plural of scape: leafless flower stalks that rise directly from the ground
- plural of scape: views of scenery, especially extensive landscapes
Usage: botanical
Usage: often in compounds like ‘landscapes’
verb
- third person singular present of scape: escapes or gets away from
Usage: archaic or poetic
Examples
- The daffodil scapes emerged early this spring.
- Tulip scapes can grow quite tall in good soil.
- The artist painted various scapes of the countryside.
- Mountain scapes dominated the gallery exhibition.
- He scapes from danger whenever possible.
- The prisoner scapes through the window at night.