Backslope

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A downward slope away from the bank of a river, mountain, etc.

    "Thus, A and B were along the creek at the footslope, while C was at the backslope and D was at the shoulder."

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"Thus, A and B were along the creek at the footslope, while C was at the backslope and D was at the shoulder."

Etymology

From back + slope.

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