SLOPER

Etymology

Noun

sloper (plural slopers)

(informal) Something which angles or slopes, as distinguished from one that is verticle or horizontal.

A climbing hold that has a smooth surface and sloping shape, making it difficult to hold.

(textiles) A custom-fitted basic pattern from which patterns for many different styles can be created.

(textiles, obsolete) An assistant or apprentice cutter.

(obsolete) A member of the peerage who has fallen from wealth but maintains social contacts.

Anagrams

• Lopers, lopers, polers, proles

Source: Wiktionary



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