Glacis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glacis is a noun meaning A gentle incline.
Meaning
A gentle incline.
Example Sentences
The foam of these great ruins mounts in an instant to the ridge of the sand glacis, swiftly fleets back again, and is met and buried by the next breaker.
Word Forms
- glacises
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include incline, glaciarium, glaciation, glade, glacier, glissade.
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