subs. (colloquial).—1. An opportunity; a chance. [Originally nautical = a favourable wind: e.g., ‘a SLANT across the Bay.’]
2. (American).—A side blow (BARTLETT).
Verb. (thieves’).—1. To run away: see BOLT.
2. (colloquial).—To exaggerate; to ‘draw the LONG BOW’ (q.v.).
3. (racing).—To wager: see LAY.
