Suchen
to slope
01
neigen, hangen
to incline or slant in a particular direction
Intransitive
Example
The landscaper designed the garden to slope gently, allowing for proper drainage.
Due to the hilly terrain, the driveway sloped steeply, requiring careful driving to navigate safely.
The picturesque hillside sloped toward the river, offering a breathtaking view of the flowing water.
Slope
01
Hang, Neigung
a stretch of land forming part of a hill or mountain
02
Steigung, Neigung
the measure of how steep a line is, found by dividing the change in height by the change in horizontal distance
Example
In a graph, the slope determines the direction and angle of the line.
When graphing data, the slope indicates the rate of change between variables.
A slope of zero means the line is perfectly horizontal.
03
Hang, Neigung
an area of land or surface that is higher at one end or side than another
Example
They hiked up the steep slope to reach the mountain ’s peak.
The house was built on a gentle slope, offering a beautiful view of the valley below.
Rainwater flowed quickly down the slope, causing erosion along the hillside.
Beispiel
The landscaper designed the garden to slope gently, allowing for proper drainage.
Due to the hilly terrain, the driveway sloped steeply, requiring careful driving to navigate safely.
The picturesque hillside sloped toward the river, offering a breathtaking view of the flowing water.
The mountain road sloped steeply upward, making it challenging for the cyclists to ascend.
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