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Rareglacis
The correct spelling is glacis.
How to pronounce glacis
/ˈɡleɪsɪs/
nounIPA: /ˈɡleɪsɪs/
Say it like: Gla-sis
The correct spelling is glacis. A gentle incline in front of a fortification.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A gentle incline in front of a fortification.
- 2.The angled armour plate on the front of a tank; glacis plate.
- 3.An erosional or depositional landform, with little slope.
- 4.(postal service) A device for sorting mail which slides parcels across a sloped surface.
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