downslope

/ˈdaʊnˌskaʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

a slope or incline on the downward side of a hill or mountain

“The hikers had to navigate through a steep downslope on the mountain trail.”

2. adverb

in a downward direction or on the downward side

“The skiers sped downslope, their skis gliding smoothly over the snow.”

Synonyms

  • decline
  • incline
  • slope

Antonyms

  • ascend
  • upslope