can "slope" be a verb? Very simple english question but i'm no native-speaker.?

Yes you can

In the strict context you are using it "slopes gently towards the front," yes it can be used as a verb. Much like the word "school" is a noun but can be used as a verb by saying "You are new at using the computer, I will have to 'school' you on this matter."

Remember a verb MUST show action or state of being. Adverbs are the supporting actors for the verb. I would say that in your case slopes is a verb. Good Luck!!

Yes it can function as a noun and a verb.

Examples:

NOUN form

*The house was on a slope.

*The slope of a triangle can be solved.

*Would you play with me on the slope?

VERB form

*The road sloped towards the east.

*Would you slope this line to make it nicer?

Sometimes you can also use it as an adjective if it precedes a noun.

Example:

*The sloped hill looks menacing.

*This sloped design looks disgusting.

To help you more I suggest you visit http://www.thefreedictionary.com/slope

Goodluck.

Main Entry: 2slope

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): sloped; slop·ing

intransitive verb

1 : to take an oblique course

2 : to lie or fall in a slant : INCLINE

3 : GO, TRAVEL <slopes off into the night -- Wolcott Gibbs>

transitive verb : to cause to incline or slant

Yes. It sounds good.

yes you can.