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glacis

The correct spelling is glacis.

How to pronounce glacis

/ˈɡleɪsɪs/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A gentle incline in front of a fortification.
  2. 2.The angled armour plate on the front of a tank; glacis plate.
  3. 3.An erosional or depositional landform, with little slope.
  4. 4.(postal service) A device for sorting mail which slides parcels across a sloped surface.

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