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slantwise - definition and meaning
Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
adverb adjective
from The Century Dictionary.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
adverb
from Wiktionary , Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
adjective diagonal , in a direction or orientation between cardinal axes adverb diagonally , in a direction or orientation between cardinal axes
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
adverb
Etymologies
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slant + -wise
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Examples
This is often referred to as slantwise convection.
What made Wednesday's storm special? Wes Junker 2011
Strike here, where the neck joins the shoulder, holding the sword slantwise , for there even a woman's blow will serve to sever the great artery. "
The Wanderer's Necklace Henry Rider Haggard 1890
"I'm not absolutely convinced that for this event... we're going to get that, but the model is certainly pointing to a slantwise convection aspect and we have to pay attention to that."
At weather expo, top snow expert shares views Andrew Freedman 2011
These circumstances lead to incredibly strong upward motion and the slantwise convection.
What made Wednesday's storm special? Wes Junker 2011
After placing the bra at the foot of the bed, she returns to him to sit slantwise across his knees.
GIRL BY THE ROAD AT NIGHT DAVID RABE 2010
After placing the bra at the foot of the bed, she returns to him to sit slantwise across his knees.
GIRL BY THE ROAD AT NIGHT DAVID RABE 2010
After placing the bra at the foot of the bed, she returns to him to sit slantwise across his knees.
GIRL BY THE ROAD AT NIGHT DAVID RABE 2010
Harry tried launching himself from the rungs, bouncing slantwise from the opposite wall.
I Don’t Understand ? Jack Varnell 2010
When Hobo disappeared from the screen, Flint would get closer and look slantwise in the direction that the dog had gone, trying to catch a glimpse of the disappearing furry star.
Born to Bark Stanley Coren 2010
With his free hand, the man drew a finger in a slantwise gesture along the left side of his jaw.
THE RIVER KINGS’ ROAD Liane Merciel 2010
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