Slant has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a biased way of looking at or presenting something
"The news anchor's slant on the election results made it seem like only one candidate was worthy of support."
2
degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
"the roof had a steep pitch"
3
A slope; an incline, inclination.
"The roof was designed to slant downward so that rain could drain away quickly."
Verb
1
lie obliquely
"A scar slanted across his face"
2
present with a bias
"He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders"
3
to incline or bend from a vertical position
"She leaned over the banister"
4
heel over
"The tower is tilting"
"The ceiling is slanting"
5
To lean, tilt or incline.
"The picture frame is hanging crookedly because it slants toward the left corner of the wall."
Adjective
1
Sloping; oblique; slanted.
"The roof of the old shed has a distinct slant that lets snow slide off quickly during winter storms."
Example Sentences
"the roof had a steep pitch"
noun
"A scar slanted across his face"
verb
"He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders"
verb
"She leaned over the banister"
verb
"The tower is tilting"
verb
"The ceiling is slanting"
verb
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