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Webster 1913 Edition
Sloping
Slop′ing
,Adj.
Inclining or inclined from the plane of the horizon, or from a horizontal or other right line; oblique; declivous; slanting.
– Slop′ing-ly
, adv.
The
sloping
land recedes into the clouds. Cowper.
Webster 1828 Edition
Sloping
SLO'PING
,ppr.
1.
Taking an inclined direction.2.
a. Oblique; declivous; inclining or inclined from a horizontal of other right line.