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to slant
01
inclinare, pendere
to incline or tilt, creating an oblique or diagonal angle in a specified direction
Intransitive
Example
The car accident caused the lamp post to slant at an awkward angle.
The tall skyscraper was designed to slant slightly against prevailing winds.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its architectural anomaly, as it intentionally slants to one side.
02
inclinare, obliquare
to move or proceed in a direction that is not straight or perpendicular
Intransitive
03
inclinare, deviare
to position or direct something in a way that deviates from a straight orientation
Transitive: to slant sth
Example
The carpenter slanted the shelves in the bookcase for better visibility and easier access to the books.
The artist carefully slanted the brushstroke to create a sense of movement and emphasis in the painting.
To enhance the garden 's visual appeal, the gardener slanted the rows of plants.
04
inviare parzialmente
to interpret or present information with a subjective point of view or bias
Transitive: to slant information
Example
The filmmaker intentionally slanted the documentary to emphasize a particular social issue.
The politician 's speech was accused of slanting the narrative.
The blogger was criticized for slanting their review.
Slant
01
inclinazione, pendenza
degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
02
inclinazione
a unique approach or perspective that is centered around a particular opinion
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The car accident caused the lamp post to slant at an awkward angle.
The tall skyscraper was designed to slant slightly against prevailing winds.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its architectural anomaly, as it intentionally slants to one side.
The old tower had weathered many storms, causing it to slant slightly to the side.
The lone tree on the hill slanted toward the sun, reaching for the sunlight.
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