slanted; slanting; slants
Definition of slant
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to take a diagonal course, direction, or path
2 : to turn or incline from a right line or a level : slope
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
nounDefinition of slant (Entry 2 of 2)
2a : something that slants
b : slash sense 4
c : a football running play in which the ballcarrier runs obliquely toward the line of scrimmage
3a : a peculiar or personal point of view, attitude, or opinion
b : a slanting view : glance
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The first known use of slant was in 1644
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