Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause something to become curved or bent, typically because of the force of gravity

“The leaves will obliquate due to the weight of the water.”

2. verb

to bend or curve something, especially by applying force from the side

“She tried to obliquate the wire into the desired shape.”

3. verb

to cause (a plant or its parts) to bend towards one side, typically by applying force from the side

“The strong wind obliquated the tall grasses.”

4. noun

a curve or bend in a line or surface, especially one that is caused by the force of gravity

“The obliquate of the road made it difficult to drive at night.”