slant

UK
/slɑːnt/
US
/slænt/

Translations

slantnoun
slants
pl
UK
/slɑːnt/
US
/slænt/
The slant of the roof allows rainwater to drain off easily.
Наклон крыши позволяет дождевой воде легко стекать.
The road has a steep slant, making it difficult for trucks to climb.
Дорога имеет крутой уклон, что затрудняет подъем грузовиков.
The slant of the text made it hard to read.
Скос текста затруднял его чтение.
There was a noticeable slant in the way the story was reported.
В том, как была подана история, был заметный перекос.
slantverb
slanted
Past Simple
slanted
Past Participle
slanting
Gerund
UK
/slɑːnt/
US
/slænt/
He decided to slant the roof to allow rainwater to run off.
Он решил наклонять крышу, чтобы дождевая вода стекала.
The journalist was accused of slanting the news to fit his own agenda.
Журналиста обвинили в том, что он искажает новости в соответствии со своей повесткой.
Additional translations
slantadjective
UK
/slɑːnt/
US
/slænt/
The slant roof of the house helps in draining rainwater.
Наклонная крыша дома помогает в отводе дождевой воды.
The slant lines on the paper guide the students in writing.
Косые линии на бумаге помогают студентам в письме.
slantadverb
Used, chiefly informally or dialectally, to mean “diagonally” or “obliquely.”

Definitions

slantnoun
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.
slantverb
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.
slantadjective
Having a sloping or inclined position or direction.
The cabinet featured a slant front that made the drawers easier to reach.
slantadverb
Diagonally; at an angle; obliquely.
Slice the bread slant to give each piece a larger surface area.