sloper

Meaning

Noun

• 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.
• A custom-fitted basic pattern from which patterns for many different styles can be created.
• An assistant or apprentice cutter.
• A member of the peerage who has fallen from wealth but maintains social contacts.

Origin

• slope + -er