Definition of Gradient

the curve of a road that increases in elevation forming a shape like a hill

Examples of Gradient in a sentence

Riders screamed as the rollercoaster paused on the highest gradient and then dropped straight down.  🔊

The car followed the gradient of the hill until it reached the top of the mountain.  🔊

The gradient of the mountain was so high that it rose at a sharp angle and disappeared in the clouds.  🔊

Runners struggle to climb the gradient of the hill and rejoice when the reach the top of the hill.  🔊

The road to Key West has no gradient because it is a completely flat bridge without any hills.  🔊

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