glacis

noun

Definition of glacisnext
as in diagonal

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Recent Examples of glacis Forming a strong glacis in Europe’s east will require the United States to incorporate Ukraine into the U.S.-led defensive perimeter. — A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2023 If a large laser takes five seconds to burn through a tank’s glacis plate, a modern chemical energy gun can engage two separate targets in the same amount of time. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2020 Instead, the succeeding Jewish kingdom under Hasmonean rule cut into the glacis during construction in later years. — National Geographic, 22 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glacis
  1. diagonal
  2. gradient
  3. incline
  4. tilt
  5. lean
  6. pitch
  7. rake
  8. hill
Noun
  • The most astonishing thing about this is that these numbers appear in the simplest contexts, such as when calculating the circumference of a circle or the diagonal of a square.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
  • The dog is ahead and has stopped by the tree that bisects the diagonal; the girl with the bright red coat who seems to be paused behind him.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Definition of diagonal
Noun
  • Why Gradients Are In As far as why gradients are the paint technique of the moment, Studholme has a bit of a theory.
    — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • Myriad uses In the testing, the material was put into extreme temperature gradients, and an infrared camera was used to track heat flow.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of gradient
Noun
  • This bouncer has a three-point incline, so your baby can be more relaxed or more alert, and a three-point harness to keep them stable.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • In a letter obtained by TMZ, Hostin argued her son mistakenly entered the property while jogging after spotting what appeared to be a gravel incline suitable for hill training.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of incline
Noun
  • Thursday’s series opener was moved up because of wildfire smoke, and this tilt was moved up because of rain, which ultimately proved unavoidable.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
  • Nia Archives has always been a candid songwriter, but the emo tilt to Junglist puts the album in direct conversation with the ’20s rock revival.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
Definition of tilt
Noun
  • In winter, the adults-only retreat leans into its cozy side, inviting guests to curl up by the fireplace, book a spa treatment, and embrace the slower pace of mountain life.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • The 23-year-old Vancouver native leans into analog indie rock, using story songs and confessional lyrics to wrestle with relationships, future anxieties and the challenges of growing up in the public eye.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of lean
Noun
  • The rookie right-hander signaled for a trainer while warming up for the bottom of the fifth inning and departed from the game after throwing only 67 pitches.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • Friday’s game was Oklahoma State University night at Globe Life, where Oklahoma State’s new quarterback, Drew Mestemaker, threw out the first pitch.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Definition of pitch
Noun
  • Along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, Audubon is replenishing shell rakes — beds of old oyster shells where the oystercatchers nest.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Let Nature Help Before reaching for a rake, consider waiting a few days.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of rake
Noun
  • The fire ignited near Little Valley Road and Hubbard Lane before racing across nearby grassy hills and sending a plume of smoke over parts of the East Bay.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • It should be noted, however, that before construction began, Universal Studios did place speakers on its old special effects and stunt buildings to see how noise traveled down the hill.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of hill

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