slant

slants slanted slanting
Noun
1. a biased way of looking at or presenting something
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2. degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; "the roof had a steep pitch"
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Verb
1. lie obliquely; "A scar slanted across his face"
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2. present with a bias; "He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders"
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3. to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"
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4. heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting"
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