at an angle

Frequency: 8.018.2 per million words

Positioned so as not to be straight or level.

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Examples (10)

  • The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa stands at an angle.
  • He hung the picture at an angle to make it look more artistic.
  • She wears her beret at an angle, giving her a chic, Parisian look.
  • The book was propped at an angle against the lamp.
  • He tilted his head at an angle, listening intently.
  • To get a better view, she had to crane her neck at an angle.
  • The surveyor noticed that the fence post was set at an angle and needed to be straightened.
  • Make sure you cut the wood at an angle for a perfect miter joint.
  • The old tree grew at an angle after being hit by lightning years ago.
  • The morning sun streamed in at an angle, creating long shadows across the floor.