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oblique marks

oblique marks is the plural of oblique mark.

Meaning of oblique mark

Noun

oblique mark (plural oblique marks)

  1. (uncommon) Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩, sometimes (generally proscribed) inclusive of similar marks such as the backslash ⟨\⟩.
    • The oblique mark ∖ above the letters implies that the notes must come in succession, the upper one first, as this mark ／ signifies a contrary succession.1804, William Bingley, North Wales, volume II, page 338
    Synonyms:
    slash, sometimes

Questions about oblique marks

What is oblique marks the plural of?
Oblique marks is the plural of oblique mark.

Words near oblique marks in the dictionary

  1. oblique ligament
  2. oblique ligaments
  3. oblique line
  4. oblique lines
  5. oblique mark
  6. oblique marks
  7. oblique motion
  8. oblique motions
  9. oblique muscle
  10. oblique muscles
  11. oblique narration

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