noun
talus
Talus (noun) means a sloped pile of broken rock that has built up at the bottom of a cliff.
noun
1
A sloped pile of broken rock that has built up at the bottom of a cliff.
"Above here is what is known as a talus slope - sandstone that has gradually disintegrated and tumbled down to create a menacing sloping pile of loose rock."
— Nick Brodrick, Between a rock and a wet place (2024)
"By the time he reached the first talus slides under the tall escarpments of the Pilares the dawn was not far to come."
— Cormac McCarthy, The Crossing (1994)
2
The angled side of an embankment wall, wider at the base 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 sloped pile of broken rock that has built up at the bottom of a cliff.
What is another word for talus?
Other words for "talus" include anklebone, scree, astragalus, astragal.
What are the different meanings of talus?
"talus" has 2 main meanings: 1. A sloped pile of broken rock that has built up at the bottom of a cliff; 2. The angled side of an embankment wall, wider at the base than at the top.
