slant
//slænt//
Noun
slantSingular
slantsPlural
1
A slope or incline; a diagonal or oblique direction or position.
The roof has a steep slant to allow rain to run off.
2
A particular point of view, bias, or angle from which something is considered or presented.
The article had a political slant that favored the ruling party.
Verb
slantInfinitive
slantPresent tense
slantedPast tense
slantedPast participle
slantingPresent participle
slantsThird-person singular
1
To slope or lean in a particular direction; to be positioned at an angle rather than vertically or horizontally.
The roof slants to the left.
2
To present information or a story in a biased or particular way.
The article was slanted to favor the government's position.