Word: salient
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An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.
Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant. Example: The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well.
Prominent; conspicuous.
(usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture. Example: a lion salient
Projecting outwards, pointing outwards. Example: a salient angle
Moving by leaps or springs; jumping.
Shooting or springing out; projecting.
Denoting any angle less than two right angles.
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