I. ˈslent noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English — more at slant
chiefly Scotland : slope , pitch , declivity
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English slenten — more at slant
1. dialect Britain : slant , slope
2. dialect Britain : to move or glance sideways
III. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: origin unknown
archaic : tear , split