Definition
Definition of slipface - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geologyTECH. the steep side of a sand duneTECH.
- The slipface of the dune was difficult to climb.
2.
snowdriftTECH. steep slope on the lee side of a snowdriftTECH.
- The skier avoided the slipface to prevent an avalanche.
Images of slipface
the steep side of a sand dune 
steep slope on the lee side of a snowdrift
Origin of slipface
English, slip (slide) + face (surface)
Examples of slipface in a sentence
Sand cascaded down the slipface rapidly. The mountaineer carefully navigated the slipface. Snowboarders are warned about the dangers of the slipface.
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- French:versant, versant sous le vent, ...
- German:Abrisskante, Schneehang, ...
- Italian:pendio, pendio scivoloso, ...
- Spanish:talud, cara deslizante, ...
- Portuguese:talude, face de deslizamento, ...
- Chinese:沙坡, 雪堆背风坡, ...
- Japanese:スリップフェイス, 雪の急斜面, ...
- Arabic:وَجْه مُنْحَدِر لِلكُثْب, الجَانِب المُنْحَدِر مِنَ الإِنْجِرَاف الثَّلْجِي, ...
- Hebrew:מִדְרוֹן תָּלוּל, מִדְרוֹן מַפֹּלֶת, ...
- Russian:подветренная сторона, снежный склон, ...
- Ukrainian:крутий схил, сніговий замет, ...
- Hindi:फिसलन सतह, बर्फ का ढलान, ...
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