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slantwise

UK
/ˈslɑːntwaɪz/
US
/ˈslæntwaɪz/

Translations

slantwiseadjective
UK
/ˈslɑːntwaɪz/
US
/ˈslæntwaɪz/
A slantwise beam of sunlight cut across the attic floor.
Un rayon oblique de soleil traversait le plancher du grenier.
Synonyms
diagonal
oblique
slanted
askew
tilted
slantwiseadverb
UK
/ˈslɑːntwaɪz/
US
/ˈslæntwaɪz/
The rain fell slantwise, driven by the strong wind.
La pluie tombait obliquement, poussée par le vent fort.
Synonyms
diagonally
obliquely
askew
sideways
crosswise

Definitions

slantwiseadjective
Slanting; oblique; positioned at an angle rather than straight or level.
A slantwise beam of sunlight cut across the attic floor.
slantwiseadverb
In a slanting or oblique direction.
The rain fell slantwise, driven by the strong wind.
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