Glacis

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡleɪsɪs, ˈɡlæsi/

Origin

Borrowing from fr {{2}} glacis

Noun

1. (military) A gentle incline in front of a fortification.
2. (military) The angled armour plate on the front of a tank; glacis plate.
3. (postal service) A device for sorting mail which slides parcels across a sloped surface.