talud

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English

Etymology

Spanish talud.

Noun

talud (plural taluds)

  1. An inward-sloping surface or panel, in talud-tablero architecture.
    • 1974, Mesa Verde National Park (N.P.), Proposed Wilderness: Environmental Impact Statement, page 21:
      Many of these manmade structures have collapsed over the years, and, consequently, a large percent of the taluds have been lost. Numerous dams remain, however, [...]

Anagrams

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from French talus, of unknown origin.

Pronunciation

  • (file)

Noun

talud n (plural , diminutive )

  1. slope (of a structure, wall or terrain)

Derived terms

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Estonian

Noun

talud

  1. nominative plural of talu

Lubuagan Kalinga

Noun

talud

  1. needle

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from French talus, maybe of Celtic origin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /taˈlud/
  • Rhymes: -ud
  • Syllabification: ta‧lud

Noun

talud m (plural taludes)

  1. slope (of a structure, wall or terrain)

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Dutch: talud
  • English: talud

Further reading