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sloping
This term describes a gradual incline or decline, often evoking a sense of smoothness or a natural transition in terrain. It is frequently used in architectural and geographical contexts to describe the physical orientation of a surface relative to the horizon.
When used as a noun, it refers to the state or quality of being slanted. While the adjective form is common for describing landscapes or roofs, the noun form is less frequent and typically appears in technical or descriptive prose to emphasize the degree of the incline.
Meanings
Examples
The house has a steeply sloping roof to prevent snow from piling up.
Watch your step on the sloping path leading down to the beach.
He has very broad sloping shoulders that make him look like a swimmer.
The garden is built on a sloping lot which makes drainage much easier.
I wonder if the sloping terrain will make it harder to pitch the tent.
The castle was perched atop a sloping cliff overlooking the sea.
Why is the floor sloping toward the drain in this shower?
She noticed his sloping forehead as he looked down at the ancient map.