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Glacis
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Meaning
Noun
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In Geomorphology:
A
gentle
incline.
A
gentle
sloping
landform
created
by the
deposition
or
erosion
of material.
●
In Architectural elements & Military:
A
gentle
incline.
A
gentle
incline
in front of
a
fortification
which
protects
it from
cannon
fire
and
exposes
attackers
to more effective
return fire
from defenders.
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In Military & Nautical:
A
gentle
incline.
In
full
glacis
plate
: the
angled
armour
plate
on the front of a
tank
which
protects
it from
projectiles
; also (often
nautical
), such a
plate
protecting
an
opening
(
for example
, on a ship).
●
In Post:
A
gentle
incline.
A
device
for
sorting
mail
which
slides
parcels
across a
sloped
surface.
Name
●
An
administrative
district
in Seychelles
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Synonyms
Talus
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Sideskirts
Cupola
Tank Destroyer
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