slope
//sloʊp//
Noun
slopeSingular
slopesPlural
1
A surface that is at an angle to the horizontal; ground or a surface that rises or falls at an angle.
We walked up the steep slope to reach the top of the hill.
2
The degree or amount of incline; the gradient or steepness of a line or surface.
The slope of this hill is about 15 degrees.
3
An area of ground on a mountain or hill used for skiing.
The ski slopes were crowded with tourists during the winter season.
Verb
slopeInfinitive
slopePresent tense
slopedPast tense
slopedPast participle
slopingPresent participle
slopesThird-person singular
1
To have or take an inclined or oblique direction or angle; to slant upward or downward.
The roof slopes gently downward.
2
To form or shape with a slope or incline.
They sloped the roof to allow rainwater to drain off easily.