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glacis
This term originates from military engineering, specifically the Vauban style of fortification. In a defensive context, it describes a strategic void—a clear, sloping area that eliminates cover for an enemy, forcing them to advance across an open field of fire. It is a technical term used primarily by historians, military architects, and strategists.
In contemporary architectural and landscaping contexts, the word is used more descriptively to denote a sleek, inclined plane. While it retains the image of a smooth slope, the aggressive military connotation of "exposure" is replaced by an aesthetic sense of transition and flow.
Meanings
Examples
The infantry struggled to advance across the open glacis under heavy cannon fire.
Look at how the glacis slopes away from the main wall to eliminate cover for the enemy.
The engineers designed a wide glacis to ensure a clear line of sight for the defenders.
We should position the artillery to sweep the entire length of the glacis.
The fortress was surrounded by a perfectly manicured glacis that looked more like a park than a defense.
The fortress was surrounded by a perfectly manicured glacis that looked more like a park than a defense.
I want a concrete glacis here to transition the driveway up to the main terrace.
The modern museum features a sweeping glass glacis that leads visitors into the underground gallery.
The modern museum features a sweeping glass glacis that leads visitors into the underground gallery.
A gentle glacis of grass connects the upper garden to the lower courtyard.