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slantwise

[slant-wahyz, slahnt-] / ˈslæntˌwaɪz, ˈslɑnt- /
ADVERB
diagonally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cater-corner cater-cornered catercorner catty-corner catty-cornered crosswise kitty-corner kitty-cornered
STRONG
cornerways cornerwise
WEAK




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Slantwise across the Mediterranean lie the 15 Balearic Islands, of which three-Majorca, Minorca and Iviza�are large enough to show even on small scale maps.

From Time Magazine Archive

Slantwise across Wastdale, and bearing to the right, Mr. Curwen had said.

From Lawrence Clavering by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)




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