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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The salients in the enemy's line, from which he could bring enfilade fire across his front, were made into self-contained forts, and often protected by minefields; while strong redoubts and concrete machine gun emplacements had been constructed in positions from which he could sweep his own trenches should these be taken. As for Russia, it has fulfilled its Istanbul obligations on the CFE, bringing the number of its conventional arms on flank salients in line with the Framework Agreement on CFE adaptation and submitting its draft ratification law to the State Duma. |
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