Meaning of slant in English

1. Pronunciation

   /slænt/

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1. Verb

   slant

   Etymology

   late Middle English: variant of dialect slent, of Scandinavian origin, probably influenced by aslant

   Definitions

   1. lie obliquely

   Examples

   • « A scar slanted across his face »
2. 2. present with a bias

   Examples

   • « He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders »
3. 3. to incline or bend from a vertical position

   Examples

   • « She leaned over the banister »
4. 4. heel over

   Examples

   • « The tower is tilting »
   • « The ceiling is slanting »

5. Noun

   slant

   Definitions

   1. a biased way of looking at or presenting something
6. 2. degree of deviation from a horizontal plane

   Examples

   • « the roof had a steep pitch »