SLANT
STANTING, a. Sloping; oblique; inclined from a direct line, whether horizontal or perpendicular; as a slanting ray of light; a slanting floor.
SLANTv.t.
To turn form a direct line; to give an oblique or sloping direction to.
SLANTn.
1. An oblique reflection or gibe; a sarcastic remark. [In vulgar use.]
2. A copper coin of Sweden, of which 196 pass for one rix-dollar.