Slant (Noun)
Meaning 1
Degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; "the roof had a steep pitch".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The roof of the ski chalet had a severe slant that shed snow easily.
- The architect deliberately designed the room with a minimal slant to maximize interior space.
- The bridge had a pronounced slant that allowed water to drain quickly in case of flooding.
- After years of settlement, the foundation had developed a noticeable slant that put pressure on the walls.
- The runway's slant helped aircraft take off with minimal thrust by giving them an upward slope to lift off from.
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Meaning 2
A biased way of looking at or presenting something.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.