OBLIQUES
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Obliques.
Obliques - as an adjective
Slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
Example: "The oblique rays of the winter sun"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
parallelperpendicularObliques - as a noun
Any grammatical case other than the nominative
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oblique caseHypernyms (Closely Related)
casegrammatical caseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
accusativeaccusative caseobjective casedative
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dative casegenitivegenitive casepossessivepossessive casevocativevocative caseablativeablative caselocativelocative case
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nominativeA diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abdominal external oblique muscleexternal oblique musclemusculus obliquus externus abdominisObliques - as an adjective satellite
Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
Example: "Used devious means to achieve success"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deviousExample Sentences
"She performs regular exercises to strengthen her obliques."
"He felt a sharp pain in his obliques after twisting his torso."
"His obliques were sore the day after doing side crunches."
"To target the obliques, she used a resistance band during her workout."
"The yoga instructor instructed them to engage their obliques during the twist pose."
Word Game Points
Is OBLIQUES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obliques is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OBLIQUES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is OBLIQUES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obliques is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOBLIQUES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is OBLIQUES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obliques is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOBLIQUES has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
