Ob·lique, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Obliqued p. pr. & vb. n. Obliquing.]
1. To deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction.
Projecting his person towards it in a line which obliqued from the bottom of his spine. --Sir. W. Scott.
2. Mil. To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; -- formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left.
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