in a slantwise direction

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• Slantwise — Slant wise , Slantly Slant ly, adv. In an inclined direction; obliquely; slopingly. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• slantwise — adverb at a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑slantways …   Useful english dictionary

• slantwise — 1. adjective diagonal, in a direction or orientation between cardinal axes 2. adverb diagonally, in a direction or orientation between cardinal axes …   Wiktionary

• slantwise — adj. sloping, inclined, slanting adv. at an angle, obliquely, in a slanting direction …   English contemporary dictionary

• archimedes' screw — noun Usage: usually capitalized A : a device consisting of a tube bent spirally around an axis or of a broad threaded screw incased by a hollow open cylinder and used to raise water by rotating the apparatus when partly immersed in a slantwise… …   Useful english dictionary

• Slantly — Slantwise Slant wise , Slantly Slant ly, adv. In an inclined direction; obliquely; slopingly. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• climate — /kluy mit/, n. 1. the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. 2. a region or… …   Universalium

• slantways — adverb at a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction • Syn: ↑slantwise …   Useful english dictionary

• slant — I. verb Etymology: Middle English slenten to fall obliquely, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect slenta to slope, Old Norse sletta to throw carelessly Date: 1644 intransitive verb 1. to take a diagonal course, direction, or path 2.… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• round — 1. adjective /ˈɹaʊnd/ a) Circular or cylindrical; having a circular cross section in one direction. We sat at a round table to make conversation easier. b) Spherical; shaped like a ball; having a circular cross section in more than one direction …   Wiktionary

• Cleft grafting — Grafting Graft ing n. 1. (Hort.) The act, art, or process of inserting grafts. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) The act or method of weaving a cover for a ring, rope end, etc. [1913 Webster] 3. (Surg.) The transplanting of a portion of flesh or skin to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English