noun
- plural of talus: sloping masses of rock debris at the base of cliffs
- plural of talus: ankle bones in humans and animals
Usage: geology
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The hikers carefully crossed the loose taluses below the mountain face.
- Rockfall created several new taluses after the earthquake.
- The geologist studied the composition of the taluses for evidence of erosion.
- X-rays revealed fractures in both taluses from the skiing accident.
- The veterinarian examined the horse’s injured taluses.
- Steep taluses made the cliff approach dangerous for climbers.