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

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
When the plant roots encounter an area acidified by decaying plant matter—a chemical gradient distinct from that of animal matter—ABA builds up on the side facing the rot, encouraging growth in the other direction.

— Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of gradient

Noun

The hiking area is extremely dangerous and known for steep inclines, loose gravel and falling rocks, according to the Italian Alpine Rescue unit, which told CNN that more than 80 people died in the Dolomites in 2026 so far.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Urevo Another advantage the unit has over an under-desk walking mat is the incline.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of incline

Noun

For relative newcomer Marwan Waleed, that means tense body movements and a downcast tilt to his head, reflecting the psychological toll of having been trapped in a locked van when kidnapped in Libya.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Finally, grab 29% off the Eufy S350 4K Indoor Security Camera, providing dual-lens 4K resolution and 360-degree pan-and-tilt coverage.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of tilt

Noun

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
Cook’s Partisan Voting Index rates the contest Solid Republican, with a Republican partisan lean of nine points.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of lean

Noun

Nobody says no to a platform, and an hour of prep plus conversation builds more trust than any cold pitch.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Paltrow’s pitch, a one-minute dunk or just a cold shower for a physiological reset, is far more replicable for some than six-minute ice baths.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of pitch

Noun

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
As trees shed their leaves, people drag out rakes, leaf blowers and lawn bags to strip their yards bare before winter arrives.

— Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of rake

Noun

On a slight hill, wooden bench swings hover over the ground, overlooking many of the park’s trails.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Just a half-hour north of San Diego, the property is comprised of over 600 acres of hills, meadows, Japanese gardens, and citrus groves, including 30 miles of private hiking trails and five acres of bio-intensive gardens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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