noun
talus
Talus (noun) means a sloping heap of fragments of rock lying at the foot of a precipice.
noun
1
A sloping heap of fragments of rock lying at the foot of a precipice.
2
The slope of an embankment wall, which is thicker at the bottom than at the top.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French talus.
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What is the meaning of talus?
"talus" (noun) means a sloping heap of fragments of rock lying at the foot of a precipice.
What are the different meanings of talus?
"talus" has 2 main meanings: 1. A sloping heap of fragments of rock lying at the foot of a precipice; 2. The slope of an embankment wall, which is thicker at the bottom than at the top.