exterior slope

In fortification, that slope of a work towards the country which is next outward beyond its superior slope.

exterior
extĕrĭor, us, v. exter, II. ...

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
exterior
exterior us, adj.comp.exter, outward, outer, exterior : vallus, Cs.: contra exteriorem hostem, Cs....

An Elementary Latin Dictionary
Exterior
·noun The outward surface or part of a thing; that which is external; outside. II. Exterior ·adj Re...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Slope
·adv In a sloping manner. II. Slope ·adj <<Sloping>>. III. Slope ·vi To <<Depart>>; to disappear s...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
to slope
To run away. A new but very common vulgarism. As the officers approached, some hid themselves in th...

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
exterior side
The side of an imaginary polygon, upon which the plan of a fortification is constructed. ...

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superior slope
The inclined upper surface of a parapet. ...

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slope of wind
A breeze favouring a long tack near to the required course, and which may be expected to veer to fai...

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