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vieru — meaning in English

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English meaning

glacis noun A gentle slope, sometimes formed naturally by material being deposited or worn away.

Senses

vieru is used for these senses in English:

glacis (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.
glacis (geomorphology) A gentle sloping landform created by the deposition or erosion of material.

glacis — full definition

noun A gentle slope, sometimes formed naturally by material being deposited or worn away.
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.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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