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to slope
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hellen, afhellen
to incline or slant in a particular direction
Intransitive
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The architect ensured that the roof sloped effectively to facilitate rainwater runoff.
De architect zorgde ervoor dat het dak effectief hellend was om de afvoer van regenwater te vergemakkelijken.
01
helling, gloot
an area of land or surface that is higher at one end or side than another
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Skiers enjoy the challenging slopes of the alpine resort during the winter season.
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a raised landform, hill, or incline
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Farmers planted crops along the slope to prevent erosion.
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helling
the measure of how steep a line is, found by dividing the change in height by the change in horizontal distance
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The steeper the slope, the larger the value when you calculate rise over run.
Hoe steiler de helling, hoe groter de waarde wanneer je de stijging over de afstand berekent.
