v. i. | 1. | To be turned or inclined from a right line or level; to lie obliquely; to slope. | |||
v. t. | 1. | To turn from a direct line; to give an oblique or sloping direction to; | |||
n. | 1. | A slanting direction or plane; a slope; | |||
2. | An oblique reflection or gibe; a sarcastic remark.
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a. | 1. | Inclined from a direct line, whether horizontal or perpendicular; sloping; oblique. |
Noun | 1. | slant - a biased way of looking at or presenting something Synonyms: angle |
2. | slant - degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; "the roof had a steep pitch" | |
Verb | 1. | slant - lie obliquely; "A scar slanted across his face" |
2. | slant - present with a bias; "He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders" | |
3. | slant - to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister" | |
4. | slant - heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting" |