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Meaning of oblique

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

oblique

Pronunciation:/əˈbliːk/

noun

Definitions

  1. An oblique line.

  2. (grammar) The oblique case.

verb

Definitions

  1. To deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction.

  2. To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; — formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left.

  3. To slant (text, etc.) at an angle.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined.

  2. Not straightforward; indirect; obscure; hence, disingenuous; underhand; perverse; sinister.

  3. Not direct in descent; not following the line of father and son; collateral.

  4. Of leaves, having the base of the blade asymmetrical, with one side lower than the other.

noun

Definitions

  1. A slashing action or motion, particularly:

  2. A mark made by a slashing motion, particularly:

  3. Something resembling such a mark, particularly:

  4. The loose woody debris remaining from a slash, (particularly forestry) the trimmings left while preparing felled trees for removal.

    Example: Slash generated during logging may constitute a fire hazard.

noun

Definitions

  1. A drink of something; a draft.

  2. A piss: an act of urination.

noun

Definitions

  1. A swampy area; a swamp.

  2. A large quantity of watery food such as broth.

noun

Definitions

  1. The period of a transitory breeze.

  2. An interval of good weather.

  3. The loose part of a rope; slack.