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downslope
This term describes the physical orientation or movement relative to a gradient. As an adjective or adverb, it emphasizes the direction of travel or the nature of a path, often implying a natural ease of movement due to gravity, such as in skiing or hiking.
When used as a noun, it refers to the physical terrain itself. While it is often used interchangeably with "slope," "downslope" specifically highlights the descending aspect of the land, making it particularly common in geological, meteorological, or outdoor recreational contexts.
Meanings
Examples
The hikers carefully navigated the steep downslope to reach the river.
The water flowed rapidly in a downslope direction toward the valley.
I wonder if the wind will pick up as we move downslope.
The village was built on a gentle downslope overlooking the sea.
Just slide downslope and you will hit the base of the mountain.
The knight looked down the treacherous downslope toward the enemy camp.
We need to calculate the angle of the downslope for the drainage system.