glacis

Meanings

• noun

  A sloping surface, often artificial, before a fortification or rampart, designed to deflect the impact of enemy projectiles.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡleɪsɪs/
   
   
   
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Variants

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glacis , glacises

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Etymology

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From French glacis, from Old French glacier, 'to ice over'. The term comes from the similarity of the sloping surface to an icy glacier.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'glacis' is derived from the Old French word 'glacier', which means 'to ice over'.

2. A glacis is an essential feature of military fortifications, providing an angled surface for deflecting enemy projectiles.

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1. rampart: A fortified embankment or wall, typically surmounted by a parapet and often accompanied by a ditch.

2. parapet: A wall or barrier, typically low and surmounted by a parapet, that protects the edge of a fortification or platform.

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Culture

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In military architecture, a glacis is an essential feature of fortifications, providing an angled surface for deflecting enemy projectiles. The term is also used in landscaping and horticulture for creating a sloping surface for aesthetic purposes.

How to Memorize "glacis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sloping surface before a fortification or rampart, designed to deflect enemy projectiles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'glacis' with the idea of a protective, sloping surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the similarity of the sloping surface to an icy glacier.

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