Meaning & Definition of Slant in English
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Slant
/slænt/
noun
1. A biased way of looking at or presenting something
synonym:
- slant,
- angle
2. Degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
- "The roof had a steep pitch"
synonym:
- pitch,
- rake,
- slant
verb
1. Lie obliquely
- "A scar slanted across his face"
synonym:
- slant
2. Present with a bias
- "He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders"
synonym:
- slant,
- angle,
- weight
3. To incline or bend from a vertical position
- "She leaned over the banister"
synonym:
- lean,
- tilt,
- tip,
- slant,
- angle
4. Heel over
- "The tower is tilting"
- "The ceiling is slanting"
synonym:
- cant,
- cant over,
- tilt,
- slant,
- pitch