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
  • There were plenty more boots worn during the tour of this sparkling variety, some monochrome, some gradient.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • This blue gradient set has all the elements of an ideal vacation lineup.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of gradient
Noun
  • The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • Temperatures will be on the incline, reaching into the 90s by lunchtime and the upper 90s by the late afternoon.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Definition of incline
Noun
  • This seemingly contradictory event is explained by Earth's axial tilt, not its orbital distance.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The tilt of the Earth’s axis has much, much more to do with the seasons!
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026
Definition of tilt
Noun
  • The Glamaker Puff-sleeve Blouse leans into that shift with its mix of eyelet and lace detailing, plus a subtle puff sleeve that adds shape without feeling overdone.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • But this version of Zorro leans instead into broad comedy and an even broader vintage aesthetic including day-for-night shooting and a general soft-focus haze.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Definition of lean
Noun
  • When a massive Sonoma Coast residential development pitch sparked fears that beach access would be lost.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Off the pitch, Norway have dismissed reports that the squad have been struggling with a sickness bug as exaggerated.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of pitch
Noun
  • Use a rake to remove any remaining debris and loosen the top several inches of the soil.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Red Cross volunteers handed out supplies such as gloves, rakes, tarps, and more to homeowners.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Definition of rake
Noun
  • Many who rely on copper-wire landlines live in remote rural areas, but some also live in the hills and canyons of major metro areas like Los Angeles, where cell and internet service is patchy and the risk of natural disasters is high.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Farther afield are El Panecillo, a hill topped by a towering Virgin Mary statue, and the Middle of the World complex, which celebrates Quito’s equatorial location.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of hill

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