slant

verb

\ ˈslant

slanted; slanting; slants

Definition of slant

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

noun

Definition of slant (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a slanting direction, line, or plane : slope

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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Other Words from slant

Verb

slantingly \ ˈslan-tiŋ-lē

\ adverb

Noun

slant adjective

slantways \ ˈslant-ˌwāz

\ adverb

slantwise \ ˈslant-ˌwīz

\ adverb or adjective

slanty \ ˈslan-tē

\ adjective

Examples of slant in a Sentence

Verb

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.

Noun

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Known for his take on Southern food at Hart & the Hunter, the restaurant inside the Palihotel on Melrose Avenue, Tominaga will put his own spin on Manuela's menu, which also slants Southern. — Jenn Harris, latimes.com, "Bestia chefs to open Bavel Middle Eastern restaurant in downtown L.A. on Friday," 17 Apr. 2018 Inside, a woodstove glows in the dim light, and a couple lounges on benches, absorbed in their books as the late afternoon light slants through the windows. — Daniel Otis, Sunset, "Awe-Inspiring Canadian Rockies Camping Adventure," 22 Jan. 2018 Marinelli is an advocate for gap-exchanging, with defensive lineman stunting and slanting into different gaps after the snap. — Andy Benoit, SI.com, "Draft Needs: Finding the Right Fits for New Defensive Coordinators," 18 Apr. 2018 That included an actual research project from Google critic Robert Epstein, author of a controversial study about whether Google results are politically slanted. — Adi Robertson, The Verge, "Sundar Pichai had to explain to Congress why Googling ‘idiot’ turns up pictures of Trump," 11 Dec. 2018 The cabin’s calling card is its slanting wedge roof, which, in addition to cutting a sleek silhouette, allows for more space in the living areas. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Koto prefab cabins are the definition of sleek Scandinavian style," 5 Sep. 2018 On a recent evening, with the sun slanting low over the plains, Mr. Navas prepared to leave. — New York Times, "Workers Flee and Thieves Loot Venezuela’s Reeling Oil Giant," 14 June 2018 Though the building is faithful to the shipping container aesthetic, all of the units have slanted cut-outs, which, besides serving as very cool angular windows, create a chevron pattern that manifests across the building’s facade. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Striking apartment building is made up of 140 shipping containers," 12 Nov. 2018 The disinterested Shorenstein Center at Harvard give us a number of reports that 90 percent of the press coverage, this wasn't opinion journalism, was slanted anti-Trump. — Fox News, "Kellyanne Conway: Not sure media is relevant, consequential," 3 Aug. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

What makes Fox News successful doesn’t have anything to do with the way its anchors report the news — and everything to do with the way the network’s inherent slant creates a cozy bubble for its core audience of older, white conservatives. — Todd Vanderwerff, Vox, "Domestic terrorism is on the rise. Why won’t cable news networks say so?," 29 Oct. 2018 Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram Incoming senior quarterback Will Bowers and running back T.J. McDaniel were the first to score when the two connected on a short slant. — Brian Gosset, star-telegram, "Riley Dodge ready to blaze own trail as Southlake Carroll head coach | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 24 May 2018 Photo: Musée du Louvre, Paris, Département des Peinture The director of the organization that manages the Doges’ Palace and the other museums in Venice that come under its city council puts yet another slant on the show. — John Hooper, WSJ, "Splendor on the Canals: Tintoretto on View in Venice," 31 Aug. 2018 Taking cues from menswear—but with a girlish slant—were French First Lady Brigitte Macron, Emily Ratajkowski, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, all of whom offset skinny jeans and minidresses with masculine blazers. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "These Celebs Nailed the Art of Airport Style This Year," 28 Nov. 2018 As for what this reveals about the royal couple's relationship, Dresbold believes the fact that the same way their handwriting slants is a huge clue. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Prince Charles's Handwriting Reveals So Much About His Marriage With Camilla Parker Bowles," 27 July 2018 The Draper’s frame slants at a slightly sharper angle, which gives it a striking shape. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Ultra-stylish tiny house comes with fold-down deck," 9 Nov. 2018 After the last touchdown, a five-yard slant to Jeffery in the end zone, Foles walked back to a receiving line of hugs from the coaching staff. — Conor Orr, SI.com, "Nick Foles and the Eagles Achieved Something Spectacular—Downing the NFL's No. 1 Defense," 21 Jan. 2018 From the two-yard line with 25 seconds left and the Seahawks down four points, Carroll famously opted for a slant throw from quarterback Russell Wilson, which was then picked off by New England's Malcolm Butler. — Nihal Kolur, SI.com, "Cliff Avril: Seahawks Began to Question Pete Carroll After Super Bowl XLIX," 27 May 2018

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