oblique line
[/əˈbliːk laɪn/]
nounpl: oblique lines
linha oblíqua
1. a line that is neither horizontal nor vertical; a line that slants at an angle
The architect drew an oblique line across the blueprint to indicate the roof's slope.
O arquiteto desenhou uma linha oblíqua no projeto para indicar a inclinação do telhado.
2. in mathematics and geometry, a line that intersects another line at an angle other than 90 degrees
In the geometric figure, the oblique line intersects the vertical axis at a 45-degree angle.
Na figura geométrica, a linha oblíqua intersecta o eixo vertical em um ângulo de 45 graus.
3. a slanting or diagonal line used in technical drawing, calligraphy, or design
The calligrapher used oblique lines to create elegant strokes in the manuscript.
O calígrafo usou linhas oblíquas para criar traços elegantes no manuscrito.
This is a technical term primarily used in educational, mathematical, and architectural contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is commonly taught in geometry classes and used in engineering and design professions. The term is universal across Portuguese-speaking regions and carries no colloquial variations.
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