slant

²slant

noun

Definition of SLANT

1

: a slanting direction, line, or plane : slope

2

a : something that slants b : slash 4 c : a football running play in which the ballcarrier runs obliquely toward the line of scrimmage

3

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

1. The computer keyboard is positioned at a slant so that typing is more comfortable for the wrists.
2. He sliced the carrots on a slant.

First Known Use of SLANT

1655

Related to SLANT

Synonyms: cant, diagonal, grade, gradient, inclination, incline, lean, pitch, rake, slope, tilt, upgrade

Related Words: ascent, bank, climb, rise

Near Antonyms: declension, declination, decline, declivity, descent, dip, downgrade, fall, hang, hanging, receding

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