1. the sloping surface of a hill; the side of a hill from the summit to the base
Usage: commonly used in geology, geomorphology, and earth sciences

Examples

• The hillslope was covered with dense vegetation that helped prevent erosion.
• Geologists studied the hillslope to understand how water moves through the soil.
• The hiking trail followed the contours of the hillslope for several miles.
• Heavy rainfall caused significant runoff down the steep hillslope.
• The hillslope's angle of repose determined how stable the loose rocks remained.