Synonyms: salient
Definition: (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
Similar words: projection
Definition: any solid convex shape that juts out from something
Synonyms: striking, prominent, outstanding, spectacular, salient
Definition: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Usage: an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom; a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book; salient traits; a spectacular rise in prices; a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center; a striking resemblance between parent and child
Similar words: conspicuous
Definition: obvious to the eye or mind
Usage: a tower conspicuous at a great distance; wore conspicuous neckties; made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening
Synonyms: salient
Definition: represented as leaping (rampant but leaning forward)
Similar words: inclined
Definition: at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
Usage: an inclined plane