C1nounformaltransportnature
US/ˈɪn.klaɪn/
UK/ˈɪn.klaɪn/
a surface that slopes up or down, such as a hill or ramp
In context
The cyclists slowed down as they reached a steep incline.
Trains cannot climb an incline that is too sharp.
We pushed the heavy cart up a gentle incline.
Words that go with incline
adjective + noun
- steep inclineThe road ends in a steep incline.
- gentle inclineThe path rises along a gentle incline.
- sharp inclineThere is a sharp incline near the bridge.
verb + noun
- climb an inclineThe truck struggled to climb the incline.
noun + preposition
- incline of ten degreesThe ramp has an incline of ten degrees.