He had in himself a salient, living spring of generous and manly
action.
Burke.
3. Hence, figuratively, forcing itself on the attention; prominent;
conspicuous; noticeable.
He [Grenville] had neither salient traits, nor general
comprehensiveness of mind.
Bancroft.
4. (Math. & Fort.) Projecting outwardly; as, a salient angle; --
opposed to reëntering. See Illust. of Bastion.