slope

/slˈə‍ʊp/

/ˈsɫoʊp/

Slope

a stretch of land forming part of a hill or mountain

synonyms : incline

the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal

synonyms : gradient

an area of land or surface that is higher at one end or side than another

to slope

MAIN VERB

be at an angle

synonyms : incline

Examples

1. It began to snow while they were at the top of the ski slope.

2. The armor of the IS-7's turret is sloped.

3. Demand curves slope down.

4. Slopes further to the right indicate a larger measurement.