salient angle
ˈseɪliənt ˈæŋɡəl
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Definition of salient angle - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.angle pointing outward in a geometric figureTECH.
  • The salient angle of the polygon was clearly visible..
external angle
2.
militaryDatedforward angle in a fortification that is exposed to enemy fireDated
  • The troops fortified the salient angle to prevent enemy advances..
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Images of salient angle

  • salient angle: forward angle in a fortification that is exposed to enemy fire
    forward angle in a fortification that is exposed to enemy fire

Expressions with salient

salient featuren.
most noticeable or important characteristic of something
The salient feature of the building is its glass roof.
salient pointn.
important detail in a discussion or argument
The salient point of the debate was the budget issue.

Expressions with angle

angle forv.
try to get something indirectly
She angled for a promotion by attending every meeting.
from every angleadv.
in a way that shows something from all physical directions or sides
The car looks impressive from every angle on the showroom floor.
what's one's angleexp.
asks what motive someone has for a particular action
You keep buying him gifts; what's your angle here?
angle for sympathyn.
tactic used to evoke others' pity or support
She used an angle for sympathy to gain support.
angle for attentionv.
try to get noticed by others
She angled for attention by telling a dramatic story.
what is someone's angle on thisexp.
inquiring about someone's hidden motive or agenda
I wonder what his angle on this deal is.
what's someone's angleexp.
questioning someone's hidden motives or intentions
I wonder what's his angle in helping us.
what's your angleexp.
asking about someone's hidden reason or plan
What's your angle in helping me so much?
at an angleadv.
in a slanted or tilted way, not straight
She held the picture at an angle.
get the right anglev.
position oneself correctly for a task
To take a good photo, you must get the right angle.

Terms related to salient angle

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Terms with salient angle included in their meaning

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architecture
fortification with two parapets at a salient angle

Examples of salient angle in a sentence

  • Architects must consider the salient angle in their designs.
  • They took cover behind the salient angle.
  • The salient angle was heavily guarded.

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  1. French:angle saillant, saillant, ...
  2. German:hervorstehender Winkel, vorragender Winkel, ...
  3. Italian:angolo saliente, angolo esposto, ...
  4. Spanish:ángulo saliente, ángulo expuesto, ...
  5. Portuguese:ângulo saliente, ...
  6. Chinese:凸角, 突出角, ...
  7. Japanese:突出角, 前方角, ...
  8. Arabic:زاوِيَة بارِزَة, زَاوية سالِبة, ...
  9. Hebrew:זָוִית בּוֹלֶטֶת, ...
  10. Russian:выступающий угол, передний угол, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виступаючий кут, передній кут, ...
  12. Hindi:उभरा हुआ कोण, सामने का कोण, ...
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