incline

Incline

1. A slope. The lane to our home was on an incline.
2. To bend or move (something) out of a given plane or direction. He had to incline his body against the strong winds to avoid being blown down.
3. To tend to do or believe something, or to move in a certain direction, away from a point of view, attitude, etc. I am inclined to believe her.

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Shown is an incline railroad with an incline car