the maximum angle of slope at which sand, loose rock, etc. will remain in place without sliding, as on a hillside
angle of repose
angle of repose
noun
Angle of repose is defined as the maximum slant of an incline without loose materials sliding down.
An example of an angle of repose is the highest slope of a sand hill.
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