Meanings
nountalud (plural taluds)
plural taluds
- An inward-sloping surface or panel, in talud-tablero architecture.
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, [...]
1974, Mesa Verde National Park (N.P.), Proposed Wilderness: Environmental Impact Statement, page 21
Origin
- Spanishtalud
- Englishtalud
From Spanish talud.
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APA
talud. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/talud
MLA
“talud.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/talud. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “talud,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/talud.
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