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oblique vs crabwise

crabwise vs oblique

oblique is a noun but crabwise is not a noun.

oblique and crabwise both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oblique Yes Yes No No
crabwise No Yes No No
oblique (noun) crabwise (noun)
a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
any grammatical case other than the nominative
oblique (adjective) crabwise (adjective)
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled (of movement) at an angle
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
Difference between oblique and crabwise

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