salient

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

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Salient

Any part or prominent member projecting beyond a surface.

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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.

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salient

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

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