glacis in Finnish
glacis in Finnish is etulevy, linnanpaltta, luiska — glacis means a gentle slope, sometimes formed naturally by material being deposited or worn away.
glacis in Finnish
etulevy
In full glacis plate: the angled armour plate on the front of a tank which protects it from projectiles; also (often, nautical) , such a plate protecting an opening (for example, on a ship).
linnanpaltta
(architectural element, also, figuratively) A gentle incline in front of a fortification which protects it from cannon fire and exposes attackers to more effective return fire from defenders.
luiska
(architectural element, also, figuratively) A gentle incline in front of a fortification which protects it from cannon fire and exposes attackers to more effective return fire from defenders.
vieru
(architectural element, also, figuratively) A gentle incline in front of a fortification which protects it from cannon fire and exposes attackers to more effective return fire from defenders.
loiva rinne
A gentle incline.
luiska
(post) A device for sorting mail which slides parcels across a sloped surface.
vieru
(geomorphology) A gentle sloping landform created by the deposition or erosion of material.
What does "glacis" mean?
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noun A gentle slope, sometimes formed naturally by material being deposited or worn away.
"The path followed a long glacis down toward the river."
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noun A gentle slope built in front of a fort so that attackers are exposed to defensive fire while the fort itself is shielded from cannon fire.
"Attackers crossing the glacis were fully visible to the defenders above."
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glacis in a sentence
- The path followed a long glacis down toward the river.
- Geologists studied the glacis at the foot of the hill.
- Attackers crossing the glacis were fully visible to the defenders above.
- The old fortress still has its glacis largely intact.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "glacis" in Finnish?
"glacis" in Finnish is etulevy, linnanpaltta, luiska. glacis means: A gentle slope, sometimes formed naturally by material being deposited or worn away.
How do you use "glacis" in a sentence?
Example: "The path followed a long glacis down toward the river." In Finnish, "glacis" is etulevy, linnanpaltta, luiska.
Are there other ways to say "glacis" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "glacis": etulevy, linnanpaltta, luiska, vieru, loiva rinne.
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