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SLANTING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Slanting.

How to pronounce slanting:

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Slanting - as an adjective satellite

Having an oblique or slanted direction

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aslantaslopediagonalslantedslopedsloping

Slanting - as a verb

To lean, tilt or incline.

Example: "If you slant the track a little more, the marble will roll down it faster."

To bias or skew.

Example: "The group tends to slant its policies in favor of the big businesses it serves."

To lie or exaggerate.

Slanting - as a noun

The state or quality of being slanted.

Example: "The slanting of the hill was too steep for safe skiing."

Slanting - as an adjective

Out of the perpendicular, not perpendicular.

Example Sentences

"The slanting rays of the setting sun painted the sky in brilliant hues of orange and pink."
"He parked his car on the slanting driveway, causing it to roll downhill."
"The slanting roof of the house allowed rainwater to easily drain off."
"She walked carefully across the slanting bridge, afraid of falling into the river below."
"The slanting shadows of the trees created a beautiful pattern on the ground."
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Word Game Points

Is SLANTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slanting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLANTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SLANTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slanting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLANTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SLANTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slanting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLANTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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