oblique
To deviate from a perpendicular lineTo deviate from a perpendicular line; to become askew.
» The internal oblique muscle is located beneath the external oblique muscle in the abdominal region of the body.
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3 senses(intransitive)To deviate from a perpendicular line; to become askew.
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.
(transitive)To slant (text, etc.) at an angle.
Examples
2 sentencesThe internal oblique muscle is located beneath the external oblique muscle in the abdominal region of the body.
The external obliques are a pair of muscles that lie on the lateral sides of the abdominal region of the body.
Origin
From Middle French oblique, from Latin oblīquus (also spelled oblīcus) (“slanting, sidewayFrom Middle French oblique, from Latin oblīquus (also spelled oblīcus) (“slanting, sideways, indirect, envious”).
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Forms
obliques, obliquing, obliqued, obliquedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle