Slantwise
Slantwise adverb - So as to slant.
Usage example: be careful not to lay the first boards slantwise, or the whole bookcase won't be straight
Slantways is a synonym for slantwise in at an angle topic. In some cases you can use "Slantways" instead an adverb "Slantwise". popular alternative
Slantways
Slantways adverb - So as to slant.
Usage example: the temporary supports were placed slantways against the side of the sagging wall
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Synonyms for Slantways
Slantwise is a synonym for slantways in at an angle topic. You can use "Slantwise" instead an adverb "Slantways".
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- inclined and slantwise
- inclined and slantways
- slanted and slantwise
- slanted and slantways
- askew and slantwise
- askew and slantways
- oblique and slantwise
- oblique and slantways
- sloping and slantwise
- sloping and slantways
- slanting and slantwise
- slanting and slantways
- sidelong and slantwise
- sidelong and slantways
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