cline

/klain/

Definitions

1. noun

a slope or incline, especially one made of rock or stone; a series of rock steps or ledges

“The hikers had to navigate the steep cline to reach the summit.”

2. verb

to move or slide down a slope, especially a rock or stone incline

“The skier was seen cline down the mountain, her skis making a smooth whooshing sound.”

Synonyms

  • incline
  • slope
  • steep

Antonyms

  • decline
  • level