oblique
adjective
neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping.
obliques
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pluralof oblique.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The obliques are muscles that span from the ribs to the pelvis and help the body’s ability to bend and rotate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2023
For just $2,599, this sleek and sturdy item offers users plate-loaded core training in a seated position, and a swivel seat to easily transition to targeting your obliques.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2023
“There’s a lot that goes into swings, whether it’s obliques, whether it’s a bunch of things,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
“It’s weird how these obliques are; you just never know,” Martinez said of Suero, adding that the reliever is breathing fine.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 18, 2021
As in strabotomy we cannot get at the obliques, it seems all the more desirable to offer them stronger resistance by greater tension of the internus by means of advancement.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
