Hanging and Rake

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Hanging noun - A downward slope.

Usage example: with a steep hanging like that, the roofers can't be too careful

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Rake is an antonym for hanging.

Nearby Words: hang, hangup, hangout, hanger, hanged

Rake noun - The degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon.

Usage example: the floor of the auditorium doesn't have much of a rake, so sightlines for spectators in the rear are not good

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Hanging is an antonym for rake.

Nearby Words: raked, raker, raking

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