GLACIS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

glacis

noun

Definition of glacis

as in diagonal

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Recent Examples of glacis 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

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Noun

Tzolis plays the pass and, because the Arsenal players are attacking the diagonal, there are a number of receivers available.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of diagonal

Noun

With a full colorway of Cacao Wow/Black/Infinite Sable/Tropical Teal, the upcoming style features a brown gradient nubuck upper with black mesh and nylon across the tongue and lace area.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
The tightening pressure gradient between these systems will produce a prolonged period of northeast winds, pushing water toward the beaches and into the back bays.

— Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of gradient

Noun

Al Fresco Bar Cart Made of solid and veneered walnut with elegant brass details, the Cotu (from the makers of our favorite bar cabinets) is a delightful midcentury-style bar cart that has a distinctive asymmetrical incline on each shelf.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
There are even conveyor belts to ferry folks up steep inclines – which also makes some of China's most beautiful views easier to reach for those less physically able.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of incline

Noun

For comparison, the Reolink Altas PT Ultra captures true 4K video with a 90-degree field of view and supports 90 degrees of vertical tilt and 355 degrees of horizontal panning.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Slight shifts or tilts — even on the scale of just a few nanometers — can change the pattern of light.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of tilt

Noun

Republicans insist Marshall will pull it off at the end of the day and note that Marshall's last race was closer than the lean of the state, too.

— Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
The walking haunt leans towards the gory side of horror, so come prepared to witness some grotesque sights, organizers said on Eventbrite.

— Hali Smith October 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of lean

Noun

Without significant ad funding, Bailey had virtually no presence on TV except for news interviews, relying mostly on social media videos to make his pitch.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
And on what will be among his final stops on the campaign trail, the Iowa Democrat invoked a Republican former president in his closing pitch.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of pitch

Noun

What makes a successful scooper Professional scoopers typically use basic tools like a rake, a dustpan lined with a garbage bag and a garden sprayer to sanitize tools in between jobs.

— Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Zhou said injuries are largely preventable through taking breaks, practicing proper lifting techniques and using an appropriate length rake.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of rake

Noun

For families The fresh air and rolling hills of Bürgenstock lends itself to an idyllic family-stay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Malcolm had a property that was kind of up in the hills, backing up against a lot of wildlife, ground, and forest.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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