Definition & Meaning of "slant"

to slant

to incline or tilt, creating an oblique or diagonal angle in a specified direction

to move or proceed in a direction that is not straight or perpendicular

to interpret or present information with a subjective point of view or bias

to position or direct something in a way that deviates from a straight orientation

Slant

degree of deviation from a horizontal plane

a unique approach or perspective that is centered around a particular opinion

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.

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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