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

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

Another iteration with a white upper and midsole features blue gradient overlays and matching Air Max units, while the third opts for all-black.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
The containers themselves nest together nicely from largest to smallest on top, creating a lovely chromatic gradient.

— Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of gradient

Noun

The Pro version utilizes dual 250-W all-wheel-drive hubs to generate the torque to climb an impressive 15% hill incline.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
Agriculture’s relative share in non-performing assets (NPAs) has been on a steady incline for at least a decade—often exacerbated when poor monsoons affect crop yields.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of incline

Noun

To keep the arrays from catching the wind like sails, engineers mount the solar panels at much flatter tilt angles than those used in typical ground installations.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
There will also be games when the matchup calls for a more offensive tilt, so of course, the Jaguars have a generalized plan for Hunter’s usage.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of tilt

Noun

The sideways lean becomes a forward one, the gap between his legs increases, and his feet begin landing beneath or slightly behind his centre of mass as his stride lengthens.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
If the lean is recent, start by thoroughly watering the soil around the root ball to soften it, then gently pull the tree back to a vertical position using a wide, soft strap around the lower trunk, taking care not to damage the bark.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of lean

Noun

Drew Gilbert brought the Giants within two runs by lining a two-run shot over the short right-field fence, then Devers followed up on the next pitch with a solo homer to center.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Schanuel tweaked his side on Thursday night, and Meckler was still undergoing concussion tests after he was hit in the head by a pitch.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of pitch

Noun

The smells of jerk chicken, brats and hot dogs filled the air but the vibe of a festival quickly disappeared as attendees carried garden rakes, bleach and diapers.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Tools and tool parts, including wrenches, chainsaw blades, rakes and sledgehammers also appear, along with electronics like smartphones, television cameras, radar apparatuses, video monitors and parts for manufacturing electronics.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of rake

Noun

When combined with the huge, steep hill that looms over the city centre, there can be a claustrophobic vibe.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
That offhand vision has since expanded into Canyon View Ranch, a five-acre luxury retreat tucked into the hills of Topanga that its clients refer to as Disneyland for canines.

— Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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