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salient

/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

Meanings
noun
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

Related Words

Illustration quadruped

quadruped noun

/ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd/

A four-footed or four-legged animal

"The zookeeper carefully observed the quadruped as it munched on its food. "

Illustration projections

projections noun

/prəˈdʒɛkʃənz/ /proʊˈdʒɛkʃənz/

Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

"The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on."

Illustration prominent

prominent adjective

/ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/

Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant

"The mountain's prominent peak was visible from miles away. "

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration conspicuous

conspicuous adjective

/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

Obvious or easy to notice.

"He was conspicuous by his absence."

Illustration fortification

fortification noun

/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

"The school's fortification project involved adding high walls and security cameras to improve safety. "

Illustration exhaustive

exhaustive adjective

/ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/

Including every possible element

"We made an exhaustive list."

Illustration outwardly

outwardly adverb

/ˈaʊtwədli/ /ˈaʊtwɚdli/

Externally or on the outside, or on the surface.

"The terrorist was outwardly a bank clerk."

Illustration projecting

projecting verb

/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɪŋ/

To extend beyond a surface.

"The shelf is projecting about a foot from the wall. "

Illustration surveillance

surveillance noun

/səɹˈveɪ.ləns/

Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.

"The school implemented surveillance cameras in the parking lot to deter vandalism. "

Illustration pertinent

pertinent adjective

/ˈpəːtɪnənt/

Important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant

"The teacher's comments about my presentation were pertinent to the topic of marketing strategies. "

Illustration springing

springing verb

/ˈspɹɪŋɪŋ/

To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

"After springing his ankle while playing basketball, he had to wear a brace. "