Angle of repose
(Physics) the inclination of a plane at which a body placed on the plane would remain at rest, or if in motion would roll or slide down with uniform velocity; the angle at which the various kinds of earth will stand when abandoned to themselves.

Noun	1.	repose - freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool" Synonyms: rest, ease, relaxation
	2.	repose - the absence of mental stress or anxiety Synonyms: ataraxis, peace of mind, peacefulness, serenity, peace, heartsease
	3.	repose - a disposition free from stress or emotion Synonyms: serenity, tranquility, placidity, tranquillity, quiet
Verb	1.	repose - put or confide something in a person or thing; "These philosophers reposed the law in the people"
	2.	repose - be inherent or innate in; Synonyms: reside, rest
	3.	repose - lie when dead; "Mao reposes in his mausoleum"
	4.	repose - lean in a comfortable resting position; "He was reposing on the couch" Synonyms: recumb, recline
	5.	repose - put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed" Synonyms: lay, put down
	6.	repose - to put something (eg trust) in something; "The nation reposed its confidence in the King"

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