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salient

1. Geometry (of an angle) pointing outwards from a polygon and hence less than 180°

2. (esp of animals) leaping

3. a salient angle

salient [′sāl·yənt]

(geology)

A landform that projects or extends outward or upward from its surroundings.

An area in which the axial traces of folds are convex toward the outer edge of the folded belt.

salient

Describing any projecting part or member, as a salient corner.

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