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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