I. ˈslant verb
Etymology: Middle English slenten to fall obliquely, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect slenta to slope, Old Norse sletta to throw carelessly
Date: 1644
intransitive verb
1. : to take a diagonal course, direction, or path
2. : to turn or incline from a right line or a level : slope
transitive verb
1. : to give an oblique or sloping direction to
2. : to interpret or present in line with a special interest : angle
stories slant ed toward youth
especially : to maliciously or dishonestly distort or falsify
• slant·ing·ly ˈslan-tiŋ-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 1655
1. : a slanting direction, line, or plane : slope
2.
a. : something that slants
b. : slash 4
c. : a football running play in which the ballcarrier runs obliquely toward the line of scrimmage
3.
a. : a peculiar or personal point of view, attitude, or opinion
b. : a slanting view : glance
• slant adjective
• slant·ways -ˌwāz adverb
• slant·wise -ˌwīz adverb or adjective
• slanty ˈslan-tē adjective