slant (Meaning)
slant (n)
a biased way of looking at or presenting something
degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
slant (v)
lie obliquely
present with a bias
to incline or bend from a vertical position
heel over
slant (v. i.)
To be turned or inclined from a right line or level; to lie obliquely; to slope.
Inclined from a direct line, whether horizontal or perpendicular; sloping; oblique.
slant (v. t.)
To turn from a direct line; to give an oblique or sloping direction to; as, to slant a line.
slant (n.)
A slanting direction or plane; a slope; as, it lies on a slant.
An oblique reflection or gibe; a sarcastic remark.
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slant Sentence Examples
- The roof of the house had a steep slant, providing excellent drainage.
- The painter used a slant brush to create an angled effect on the canvas.
- The road curved with a slight slant to the left, leading to a sharp turn.
- The sunlight cast a slanted shadow across the sidewalk, creating an intriguing pattern.
- The photographer adjusted the camera's angle to capture a slanted perspective of the building.
- The gymnast performed a graceful slant bar routine, showcasing her agility and balance.
- The sailboat sailed into the wind with a slanted mast, its sails billowing in the breeze.
- The staircase had a gradual slant, allowing for easy ascent and descent.
- The speaker had a slight slant to his voice, which added a touch of drama to his speech.
- The researchers discovered a slanted alignment of the fossils, suggesting that they were once part of an ancient riverbed.
FAQs About the word slant
a biased way of looking at or presenting something, degree of deviation from a horizontal plane, lie obliquely, present with a bias, to incline or bend from a v
leaning, sloped, sloping, diagonal,oblique, pitched, tilting,slanted, listing, tilted
level, horizontal, level,vertical, vertical, horizontal, perpendicular, up-and-down, parallel,up-and-down
The roof of the house had a steep slant, providing excellent drainage.
The painter used a slant brush to create an angled effect on the canvas.
The road curved with a slight slant to the left, leading to a sharp turn.
The sunlight cast a slanted shadow across the sidewalk, creating an intriguing pattern.
