slantwise
slantwise · more slantwise · most slantwise
Diagonally, in a direction or orientation between cardinal axesDiagonally, in a direction or orientation between cardinal axes
» Steel is not the only metal that, being struck slantwise with the edge of a stone, produces sparks of fire.
Meaning
1 sensesDiagonally, in a direction or orientation between cardinal axes
More definitions
- at a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction
Examples
1 sentencesSteel is not the only metal that, being struck slantwise with the edge of a stone, produces sparks of fire.
Forms
more slantwise, most slantwise| Comparative | more slantwise Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most slantwise |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- at a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction:slantways
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form