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Meaning of 'slant' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Slant [ n.]
- A slanting direction or plane; a slope; as, it lies on a slant.
- An oblique reflection or gibe; a sarcastic remark.
2 . Slant [ v. i.]
- To be turned or inclined from a right line or level; to lie obliquely; to slope.
- Inclined from a direct line, whether horizontal or perpendicular; sloping; oblique.
3 . Slant [ v. t.]
- To turn from a direct line; to give an oblique or sloping direction to; as, to slant a line.

Meaning of 'slant' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . slant [ n]
Meaning (1):
- degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
Example in sentence:
  • the roof had a steep pitch
2 . slant [ v]
Meaning (2):
- lie obliquely
Example in sentence:
  • A scar slanted across his face
Meaning (3):
- present with a bias
Example in sentence:
  • He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders
Meaning (4):
- to incline or bend from a vertical position
Example in sentence:
  • She leaned over the banister
Meaning (5):
- heel over
Example in sentence:
  • The ceiling is slanting;
  • The tower is tilting

Nearby Words:

slab slab-sided slabber slabbered slabberer slabbering slabbery slabbiness slabbing slabby

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