aslant
(adjective, adverb, preposition)
adjective
1. having an oblique or slanted direction
Similar word(s): inclined, aslope, diagonal, slanted, slanting, sloped, sloping
adverb
1. over or across in a slanting direction
2. at an oblique angle
- the sun shone aslant into his face
preposition
1. (archaic) diagonally over or across
- Lay the gun aslant your lap.