aslope

Definitions


[əˈsləʊp], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- inclined from a horizontal or vertical line; sloping
(e.g: the steps are aslope and broken)


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Origin:
late Middle English: origin uncertain; this form appears earlier than slope


[əˈsləʊp], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- in a sloping position
(e.g: against the mast he leans aslope)


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Origin:
late Middle English: origin uncertain; this form appears earlier than slope




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