Diagonally: alternatives and connections

The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of f…

(computer graphics) a technique that is used to smooth jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so they appear smoother

Having to opposite curvatures, that is, curved longitudinally in one direction and transversely in the opposite direction, as the surf…

The difference between two quantities commensurable only in power, as between ?2 and 1, or between the diagonal and side of a square.

Having little or no tendency to take a fixed or definite position or direction: thus, a suspended magnetic needle, when rendered astat…

A slant; a diagonal; as, to cut cloth on the bias.

Applied to a line which is the sum of two lines commensurable only in power (as the side and diagonal of a square).

A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, whic…

Pertaining to the shorter diagonal, as of a rhombic prism.

Diagonal.

That diagonal or lateral axis in a monoclinic crystal which makes an oblique angle with the vertical axis. See Crystallization.

A piece of apparatus used for reversing the direction of an electrical current; an attachment to certain electrical machines, by means…

Progress from point to point without change of direction; any part of a progress from one place to another, which is in a straight lin…

One of the ribs in a groined arch, springing from the corners in a diagonal direction. [See Illustr. of Groined vault.]

A form of stitch, where the stitches are diagonal and in pairs, the thread of one stitch crossing that of the other.

Diagonal; diametrical; hence; diametrically opposed.

Having a single, distinct, diagonal cleavage; -- said of crystals.

a general course along which something has a tendency to develop; "I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts"; "his ideals deter…