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slanting

/ˈslɑːntɪŋ/

/ˈslæntɪŋ/

slantinggerund / present participle

/ˈslɑːntɪŋ/

/ˈslæntɪŋ/

Translations

inclinéEn parlant d’une surface ou d’un objet, « qui est en pente / qui n’est pas horizontal ».

The slanting roof allowed rainwater to easily run off.

Le toit incliné permettait à l’eau de pluie de s’écouler facilement.

Definitions

Positioned or directed at an angle; not level or straight.

The slanting roof allowed rainwater to easily run off.

Synonyms

slantverb

slanting

Gerund

slanted

Past Simple

slanted

Past Participle

slanting

Gerund

/slɑːnt/

/slænt/

Translations

s'inclinerSens intransitif : prendre une position inclinée.

The picture frame slanted to the left after the earthquake.

Le cadre du tableau s'est incliné vers la gauche après le tremblement de terre.

biaiserSens transitif : présenter de façon orientée ou déformée.

The journalist was accused of slanting the news to favor the political party.

Le journaliste a été accusé de biaiser les informations pour favoriser le parti politique.

Definitions

To lean or incline at an angle.

The picture frame slanted to the left after the earthquake.

To present information in a biased or distorted way.

The journalist was accused of slanting the news to favor the political party.

Synonyms

slantnoun

Definitions

A particular point of view or way of presenting information, especially one that shows bias.

The article had a clear slant toward environmental issues.

A slope or incline.

The roof has a steep slant to allow rainwater to run off easily.

(offensive, slang) A derogatory term for a person of East Asian descent.

The coach was fired after being heard using the word "slant" to insult an opposing player.

(American football) A short, quick route run by a receiver at a diagonal angle across the field.

The quarterback completed a quick slant for a first down.

slantadjective

Definitions

Having a sloping or inclined position or direction.

The cabinet featured a slant front that made the drawers easier to reach.

slantadverb

Definitions

Diagonally; at an angle; obliquely.

Slice the bread slant to give each piece a larger surface area.