slope; sloping
Only when written 傾れ
Refers to a slope or the state of being sloped. The kanji 傾れ is specifically associated with this meaning, but the word is almost always written in kana.
glaze rundown; uneven glaze on pottery
Specialized term in ceramics for a defect or effect where glaze runs down unevenly. Rare outside pottery contexts.
The word 傾れ appears in old documents, but nowadays it is normally written as なだれ.
This tea bowl has a glaze rundown, which actually adds to its charm.
Alternate rare kanji spelling; practically never used in modern Japanese.
Derived from the verb 傾れる (なだれる, 'to slope, incline'), which is archaic. The kanji 傾 and 頽 both carry meanings of leaning or collapsing.