Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

talude

Noun

/tah-LOO-deh/

Definition

A slope or embankment, particularly in the context of earth or rock excavation.

Examples

The **talude** of the hill made it challenging to build a road.
During the landscape project, workers reinforced the **talude** to prevent erosion.
He carefully measured the angle of the **talude** before starting the excavation.

Meaning

In geotechnics, it refers to an inclined surface created by cutting into the earth or the natural slope of land, often used in construction or landscaping.