aslant

UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/
aslantadjective
UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/
(archaic, literary)
Translations
The aslant roof allowed rainwater to drain off easily.
Наклонная крыша позволяла дождевой воде легко стекать.
The aslant shadow of the tree stretched across the lawn.
Косая тень дерева простиралась по лужайке.
Definitions
Positioned at an angle or slanting direction.
The picture frame hung aslant on the wall, giving the room a quirky look.
aslantadverb
UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/
(archaic, literary)
Translations
The picture was hanging aslant on the wall.
Картина висела наклонно на стене.
Additional translations
Definitions
In a slanting or oblique direction.
The sun shone aslant through the window, casting long shadows on the floor.
aslantpreposition
UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/
(archaic, literary)
Translations
The log lay aslant the track.
Бревно лежало поперёк пути.
Definitions
Diagonally over or across.
There is a willow grows aslant a brook.