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Backslope

UK
/ˈbæk.sləʊp/
US
/ˈbæk.sloʊp/
ru

Translation backslope into russian

backslope
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈbæk.sləʊp/
US
/ˈbæk.sloʊp/
The hikers carefully descended the backslope of the mountain.
Туристы осторожно спустились по обратному склону горы.

Definitions

backslope
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈbæk.sləʊp/
US
/ˈbæk.sloʊp/
The slope on the opposite side of a hill or ridge from the direction of the prevailing wind.
The backslope of the hill was covered in dense forest, providing a natural windbreak for the valley below.
The slope of a hill or embankment that descends away from the crest or summit.
Hikers found the backslope of the mountain to be less steep and easier to navigate than the front side.

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