slant
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verb \ˈslant\Definition of SLANT
intransitive verb
1
: to take a diagonal course, direction, or path
2
: to turn or incline from a right line or a level : slope
transitive verb
1
: to give an oblique or sloping direction to
2
: to interpret or present in line with a special interest : angle <stories slanted toward youth>; especially : to maliciously or dishonestly distort or falsify
— slant·ing·ly \ˈslan-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of SLANT
- The sunlight slanted down through the leaves and branches of the trees.
- She slanted her hat a little to the right.
- They deliberately slanted the story to make themselves look good.
Origin of SLANT
Middle English slenten to fall obliquely, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect slenta to slope, Old Norse sletta to throw carelessly
First Known Use: 1644
Related to SLANT
2slant
nounDefinition of SLANT
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a : a peculiar or personal point of view, attitude, or opinion b : a slanting view : glance
— slant adjective
— slant·ways \-ˌwāz\ adverb
— slant·wise \-ˌwīz\ adverb or adjective
— slanty \ˈslan-tē\ adjective
Examples of SLANT
- The computer keyboard is positioned at a slant so that typing is more comfortable for the wrists.
- He sliced the carrots on a slant.
First Known Use of SLANT
1655
slant
noun \ˈslant\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SLANT
: a culture medium solidified obliquely in a tube so as to increase the surface area <a blood-agar slant>—compare stab 2a
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