A specified form of slope or gradation.

having a specified slope / (of a crystal etc) having a specified number of oblique axial intersections

(climbing) a type of rock climbing characterized by using equipment to make upward progress, as opposed to using the equipment solely for safety or for belays.

(law) Synonym of attorney-client privilege

(law) A legal doctrine that protects certain confidential communications between a lawyer and his or her clients.

(derogatory) One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.

A retail product display consisting of a length of plastic or metal with clips or hooks at regular intervals, upon which merchandise is hung.

(systematics) A gradation in a character or phenotype within a species or other group. / Any graduated continuum.

(geometry, inversive geometry) A generalized circle.

(aviation) An aircraft instrument that provides an indication of the vertical change in position.