noun Download 🔗Share An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense. Examples : "The new addition to the school's security system included a salient on the roof to provide better surveillance. " military war building structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share (usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture. Examples : "a lion salient" heraldry animal appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Shooting or springing out; projecting. Examples : "The new, salient features of the school building are the tall, pointed roof projections. " appearance aspect nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Denoting any angle less than two right angles. Examples : "The corner of the slightly ajar door formed a salient angle. " math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading