diagonals

Noun

diagonal (plural diagonals)

1. A line joining non-adjacent vertices of a polygon.
2. A line or plane at an oblique angle to another.
3. A line or cut across a fabric at an oblique angle to its sides.

   Synonyms:

   bias

4. (uncommon) Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩.
   • Initial inquiries among professional typists uncover names like slant, slant line, slash, and slash mark. Examination of typing instruction manuals discloses additional names such as diagonal and diagonal mark, and other sources provide the designation oblique.1965, Dmitri A. Borgmann, Language on Vacation, page 240

   Synonyms:

   slash

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