slanting

UK
/ˈslɑːntɪŋ/
US
/ˈslæntɪŋ/
slantinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈslɑːntɪŋ/
US
/ˈslæntɪŋ/
Translations
The slanting rays of the setting sun painted the sky in hues of orange.
Косые лучи заходящего солнца окрасили небо в оттенки оранжевого.
The slanting roof helped the rainwater to drain off easily.
Наклонная крыша помогала дождевой воде легко стекать.
Definitions
Positioned or directed at an angle; not level or straight.
The slanting roof allowed rainwater to easily run off.
slantverb

slanting

Gerund

slanted
Past Simple
slanted
Past Participle
slanting
Gerund
UK
/slɑːnt/
US
/slænt/
Translations
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
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.
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.