Definition: degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
Usage: the roof had a steep pitch
Similar words: gradient, slope
Definition: the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
Usage: a five-degree gradient
Definition: a biased way of looking at or presenting something
Similar words: viewpoint, point of view, stand, standpoint
Definition: a mental position from which things are viewed
Usage: we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians; teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
Synonyms: angle, slant, weight
Definition: present with a bias
Usage: He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders
Similar words: predetermine, bias
Definition: cause to be biased
Synonyms: tilt, pitch, slant, cant, cant over
Definition: heel over
Usage: The tower is tilting; The ceiling is slanting
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right
Synonyms: slant, tilt, tip, angle, lean
Definition: to incline or bend from a vertical position
Usage: She leaned over the banister
Synonyms: slant
Definition: lie obliquely
Usage: A scar slanted across his face
Similar words: lie
Definition: be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position