Definition of "hillslope" []

• A slope of a hill. (noun)

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• "On this backdrop of characteristics is superimposed a finer grained complex of vegetation communities resulting from the interplay of permafrost, surface water, fire, local elevational relief, and hillslope aspect."
• "Spring runoff originates from snow accumulation on lake ice, hillslope runoff [51], and lateral overflow from wetlands and streams [52]."
• "Bank and hillslope erosion has choked many channels and filled many pools with cherty gravel."