definition of
[oblique]

[1] #1 oblique n. [oblique case] any grammatical case other than the nominative. wn

[2] #2 oblique n. [external oblique muscle, musculus obliquus externus abdominis, abdominal external oblique muscle] a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso. wn

[3] #3 oblique s. [devious] indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used devious means to achieve success"; "gave oblique answers to direct questions"; "oblique political maneuvers". wn