aslant

UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/

Translations

aslantadjective
UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/
(archaic, literary)
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.
aslantadverb
UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/
(archaic, literary)
The picture was hanging aslant on the wall.
Картина висела наклонно на стене.
Additional translations
aslantpreposition
UK
/əˈslɑːnt/
US
/əˈslænt/
(archaic, literary)
The log lay aslant the track.
Бревно лежало поперёк пути.

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.