Slant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈslɑːnt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Slant is a noun meaning A slope; an incline, inclination.
Meaning
A slope; an incline, inclination.
More Meanings
- A sloped surface or line.
- (mining) A run: a heading driven diagonally between the dip and strike of a coal seam.
- (typography) Synonym of slash ⟨ / ⟩, particularly in its use to set off pronunciations from other text.
- An oblique movement or course.
- (biology) A sloping surface in a culture medium.
- A pan with a sloped bottom used for holding paintbrushes.
- A depression on a palette with a sloping bottom for holding and mixing watercolours.
Example Sentences
On the side of yonder slanting hill
`What do you want?' `Just a slant at the weapon,' said Fenner.
The house was built on a bit of a slant and was never quite level.
It was a well written article, but it had a bit of a leftist slant.
Word Forms
- slants
- slanting
- slanted
Synonyms for slant
Depending on context, synonyms include slash, bias.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tilt, lean, tip, rake, cant, weight.
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