aslant

UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/

Translations

aslantadjective
UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/
(archaic, literary)
aslantadverb
UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/
(archaic, literary)
aslantpreposition
UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/
(archaic, literary)

Definitions

aslantadjective
Positioned at an angle or slanting direction.
The picture frame hung aslant on the wall, giving the room a quirky look.
aslantadverb
In a slanting or oblique direction.
The sun shone aslant through the window, casting long shadows on the floor.
aslantpreposition
Diagonally over or across.
There is a willow grows aslant a brook.