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| gla·cis [ gla s, glássee, gláyssiss ] (plural gla·cis) |
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| Definition: |
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1. gentle incline: a slope, especially one that is not very long or steep
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2. defensive slope: a slope in front of a fortification designed to make it easier to fire on attacking forces
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3. neutral territory: a stretch of neutral ground between two opposing or warring forces
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4. military
Same as glacis plate
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| [Late 17th century. < French< Old French glacier (see glance)] |
