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inclining

[in-klahy-ning] / ɪnˈklaɪ nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
diagonal
Synonyms
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askew beveled cater-corner cater-cornered catercorner catty-cornered kitty-corner kitty-cornered skewing slanting transversal transverse


ADJECTIVE
sloping
Synonyms
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The young woman in the sepia-toned photograph curtsies gracefully, inclining her head and smiling sweetly at the camera.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 2022

The sickening realization of the Titanic's imminent fate came when Jessop turned to say something to a fellow stewardess and saw that the "forward part" of the ship was inclining toward the dark ocean.

From Salon Apr. 23, 2022

She would like to see changes, inclining a Senedd creche, the introduction of job shares and an increase in the number of MSs to decrease workload.

From BBC Dec. 4, 2021

The rig pitched to the south, away from the beach, her derrick cutting obliquely across the sky and her helipad inclining at an angle that to the human eye read as almost apologetic.

From The Guardian May 2, 2017

As she passed, people on the streets hastily made way for her, some doffing their hats, or inclining their heads in reverence.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi




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