Diagonal

The conductor directed the orchestra to play the crescendo in a diagonal pattern, starting from the woodwinds and moving to the brass section.

The barcode on the product packaging consisted of a series of diagonal lines that could be scanned by the register.

The surveyor marked the property boundary with a diagonal line on the map.

The knight parried the opponent's attack with a swift diagonal, deflecting the sword away.

The pianist played a complex piece with rapid diagonal hand movements.

The kite soared high in the sky, moving in a diagonal path.

The kite soared high in the sky, tethered to the ground by a diagonal string.