The sloping edge or face on a cutting tool.
The oblique side or face of a cut gem; especially the upper faceted portion of a brilliant (diamond), which projects from its setting.
The rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, such as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set.
The panel that covers the front of a computer case, or the panel covering each drive bay that can be removed to install a removable drive that requires external access, such as a CD/DVD-ROM drive, which usually has its own preinstalled bezel.
The area on the front of a computing device surrounding the display.
Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩.
An oblique line.
The oblique case.
Having the base of the blade asymmetrical, with one side lower than the other.
Disingenuous; underhand; morally corrupt.
Not direct in descent; not following the line of father and son; collateral.
Pertaining to the oblique case (non-nominative).
Not erect or perpendicular; not parallel to, or at right angles from, the base.
Growing at an angle that is neither vertical nor horizontal.
Indirect; employing the actual words of the speaker but as related by a third person, having the first person in pronoun and verb converted into the third person and adverbs of present time into the past, etc.
Not straightforward; obscure or confusing.
Employing oblique motion, motion or progression in which one part (voice) stays on the same note while another ascends or descends.
To deviate from a perpendicular line; to become askew;
To slant (text, etc.) at an angle.
To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; — formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left.