transitive verb, intransitive verb

1. to incline or turn from a direct line or course, esp. one that is perpendicular or level; slope
2. ☆
   1. to write or tell so as to appeal to a particular interest
   2. to distort in writing or telling so as to express a particular bias

Etymology: ME slenten, to glide, slope < Scand, as in ODan slente, to slip < IE *(s)lend(h)- < base *(s)leidh-, slippery, to glide > slide

noun

1. 1. an oblique or inclined surface, line, direction, etc.; slope; incline
   2. virgule
2. ☆
   1. a point of view, attitude, or opinion
   2. a distortion or bias in narration
3. Informal a quick, oblique look; glance

adjective

Etymology: prob. aphetic < ME aslonte, aslant