Slant or wind, a local variation of the wind from its general
direction.
Slant, a. [Cf. dial. Sw. slant. See Slant, v. i.] Inclined from a
direct line, whether horizontal or perpendicular; sloping; oblique.
"The slant lightning." Milton.
Slant"ing, a. Oblique; sloping. -- Slant"ing*ly, adv.
{ Slant"wise` (?), Slant"ly }, adv. In an inclined direction;
obliquely; slopingly.
Slap (?), n. [OE. slappe; akin to LG. slappe, G. schlappe; probably of
imitative origin.] A blow, esp. one given with the open hand, or with
something broad.
Slap, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Slapped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Slapping.] To
strike with the open hand, or with something broad.
Slap, adv. [Cf. LG. slap, G. schlapp. See Slap, n.] With a sudden and
violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly; directly. [Colloq.] "The
railroad cars drive slap into the city." Thackeray.
Slap"dash` (?), adv. [Slap + dash.] 1. In a bold, careless manner; at
random. [Colloq.]