scuff scuff /ˈskʌf/

noun

1. The act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)  ( scuff )
   the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
   
2. A slipper that has no fitting around the heel  ( mule , scuff )
   a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
   
   

verb

1. () Walk without lifting the feet  ( drag , scuff )
   walk without lifting the feet
   
2. Poke at with the foot or toe  ( scuff )
   poke at with the foot or toe
   
3. Mar by scuffing  ( scuff )
   mar by scuffing
    Scuffed shoes
   scuffed shoes
   
4. Get or become scuffed  ( scuff )
   get or become scuffed
    These patent leather shoes scuffed
   These patent leather shoes scuffed
   

 Octans Octans /ˈɒktænz/

noun

1. The constellation that includes the southern celestial pole  ( Octans )
   the constellation that includes the southern celestial pole
    Octans is a lesser-known constellation that is essential for navigators in the southern hemisphere.
   Octans is a lesser-known constellation that is essential for navigators in the southern hemisphere.
   
   

 winding-clothes winding-clothes /ˈwaɪndɪŋ kloʊðz/

noun

1. () Burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped  ( cerement , pall , shroud , winding-clothes , winding-sheet )
   burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
   
   

 slant slant /ˈslænt/

noun

1. () Degree of deviation from a horizontal plane  ( rake , pitch , slant )
   degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
    The roof had a steep pitch
   the roof had a steep pitch
   
   
2. () A biased way of looking at or presenting something  ( slant , angle )
   a biased way of looking at or presenting something
    The news article presented the story from a unique angle, focusing on the heroes rather than the tragedy.
   The news article presented the story from a unique angle, focusing on the heroes rather than the tragedy.
   
   

verb

1. () Present with a bias  ( angle , slant , weight )
   present with a bias
    He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders
   He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders
   
2. () Lie obliquely  ( slant )
   lie obliquely
    A scar slanted across his face
   A scar slanted across his face
   
3. Heel over  ( cant , cant over , pitch , slant , tilt )
   heel over
    The tower is tilting
   The tower is tilting
    The ceiling is slanting
   The ceiling is slanting
   
4. To incline or bend from a vertical position  ( angle , slant , tip , lean , tilt )
   to incline or bend from a vertical position
    She leaned over the banister
   She leaned over the banister