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diagonal

[dahy-ag-uh-nl, -ag-nl] / daɪˈæg ə nl, -ˈæg nl /
ADJECTIVE
having an oblique direction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
askew beveled cater-corner cater-cornered catercorner catty-cornered kitty-corner kitty-cornered skewing slanting transversal transverse


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Diagonal lights on wood ceiling panels are perfectly aligned with white lines on the restaurant’s carpet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Diagonal bracing in walls is necessary so they don’t rack and fold up like dominoes.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

Through the side project Diagonal Press, Auerbach publishes open-edition artist books and specimen posters of the typefaces they design in their spare time.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

The $12 million Crossing at Auld Farms off Diagonal Road will offer 51 single-family detached homes in West Akron.

From Washington Times • Mar. 29, 2021

Borders, on Serge or Diagonal, suitable for Table Covers or Dresses, from 7s. per yard.

From Handbook of Embroidery by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess




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