slant
slant /ˈslænt/
noun
-
()
Degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
(
rake
, pitch
, slant
)
degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
The roof had a steep pitch
the roof had a steep pitch
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()
A biased way of looking at or presenting something
(
slant
, angle
)
a biased way of looking at or presenting something
The news article presented the story from a unique angle, focusing on the heroes rather than the tragedy.
The news article presented the story from a unique angle, focusing on the heroes rather than the tragedy.
verb
-
()
Present with a bias
(
angle
, slant
, weight
)
present with a bias
He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders
He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders
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()
Lie obliquely
(
slant
)
lie obliquely
A scar slanted across his face
A scar slanted across his face
-
Heel over
(
cant
, cant over
, pitch
, slant
, tilt
)
heel over
The tower is tilting
The tower is tilting
The ceiling is slanting
The ceiling is slanting
-
To incline or bend from a vertical position
(
angle
, slant
, tip
, lean
, tilt
)
to incline or bend from a vertical position
She leaned over the banister
She leaned over the banister