slant meaning and definition

SLANT noun

Definition of slant (noun)

1. a biased way of looking at or presenting something
   • synonyms: angle
2. degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
   • "the roof had a steep pitch"
   • synonyms: pitch, rake

SLANT verb

Definition of slant (verb)

1. lie obliquely
   • "A scar slanted across his face"
2. present with a bias
   • "He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders"
   • synonyms: angle, weight
3. to incline or bend from a vertical position
   • "She leaned over the banister"
   • synonyms: angle, lean, tilt, tip
4. heel over
   • "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting"
   • synonyms: cant, cant over, pitch, tilt