slant

Noun
  1. A biased way of looking at or presenting something (synset 106220813)
    is a type of: point of view, stand, standpoint, viewpoint - a mental position from which things are viewed
    same as: angle
  2. Degree of deviation from a horizontal plane (synset 105076368)
    "the roof had a steep pitch"
    is a type of: gradient, slope - the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
    subtypes: loft - (golf) the backward slant on the head of some golf clubs that is designed to drive the ball high in the air
    same as: pitch, rake
Verb
  1. Lie obliquely (synset 202698400)
    "A scar slanted across his face"
    is a type of: lie - be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
  2. Present with a bias (synset 200682404)
    "He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders"
    is a type of: bias, predetermine - cause to be biased
    same as: angle, weight
  3. To incline or bend from a vertical position (synset 202042202)
    "She leaned over the banister"
    is a type of: bend, flex - form a curve
    subtypes:
    same as: angle, lean, tilt, tip
  4. Heel over (synset 201888570)
    "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting"
    is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
    subtypes: cock - tilt or slant to one side
    same as: cant, cant over, pitch, tilt

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