upslope
/ˈʌpˌsloʊp/
noun
- An upward slope; an incline that rises.
- The hikers rested halfway up the upslope to catch their breath.
- Skiers prefer the upslope for its challenging terrain.
- The cabin was built on a gentle upslope overlooking the valley.
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adverb
- Toward a higher point on a slope; uphill.
- The trail led upslope through a dense forest of pine trees.
- They trudged upslope against the strong wind.
- The goats moved upslope to find fresh grass.
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adjective
- Located on or moving toward an upward slope.
- The upslope path was steeper than they expected.
- The upslope side of the mountain gets more sunlight in the morning.
- They built a small shelter on the upslope edge of the meadow.