Oblique

Definitions

1. An oblique line.
2. Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩.
3. The oblique case.
4. The musculus obliquus externus abdominis or also obliquus internus abdominis.

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Examples

“Initial inquiries among professional typists uncover names like⟳ slant, slant line, slash, and slash mark⟳. Examination of typing instruction manuals discloses additional names such as diagonal and diagonal mark⟳, and other sources provide⟳ the designation oblique.”

“Other Chaucerian manuscripts had the virgule (or virgil or oblique: /) at the middle of lines.”

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