Aslant/əˈslænt/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement Use 'aslant' to describe physical objects moving at an angle, not straight. The soccer ball rolled aslant across the field. Pro Tip 2/3Natural Phenomena 'Aslant' is often used for weather elements like rain or snow falling at an angle. Snowflakes drifted aslant against the window. Pro Tip 3/3Visual Effect Describe a scene where elements are tilted to suggest disarray or motion. The shadows lay aslant on the ground as the sun set.