"slopewise" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From slope + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|slope|wise}} slope + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} slopewise (not comparable)
  1. In a sloping fashion; obliquely. Tags: not-comparable
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