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glacis noun

  /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ , /ˈɡlæsi/
  • (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.
 гласис
  • A gentle incline.
 [[поло́гий]] скат
  • In full glacis plate: the angled armour plate on the front of a tank which protects it from projectiles; also (often, nautical) , such a plate protecting an opening (for example, on a ship).
 лобова́я дета́ль
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