What does the cryptic crossword clue "Slope leading aircraftman to block soldiers (6)" mean?

The definition is "Slope". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LAC (synonym="leading aircraftman") in GIS (synonym="soldiers") = GLACIS; definition: "Slope" The answer is GLACIS.

Slope leading aircraftman to block soldiers (6)

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