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glacis

noun
gla·​cis | \ gla-ˈsÄ“ How to pronounce glacis (audio) , ˈgla-sÄ“\
plural glacis\ gla-​ˈsÄ“z How to pronounce glacis (audio) , ˈgla-​sÄ“z \

Definition of glacis

1a : a gentle slope : incline
b : a slope that runs downward from a fortification
2 : buffer state also : buffer zone

Examples of glacis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Instead, the succeeding Jewish kingdom under Hasmonean rule cut into the glacis during construction in later years. — National Geographic, "Jerusalem Dig Uncovers Ancient Greek Citadel," 22 Apr. 2016

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First Known Use of glacis

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for glacis

French, from glacer to freeze, slide

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