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    cant
    /kant/

    verb

    • 1. have or cause to have a slanting or oblique position; tilt: "he canted his head to look at the screen"

    noun

    • 1. a slope or tilt: "the outward cant of the curving walls"
    • 2. a wedge-shaped block of wood, especially one remaining after the better-quality pieces have been cut off: "a squared-off cant remains, containing the knottiest wood"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CANT definition: 1. statements, especially on religious or moral subjects, that are not sincerely believed by the…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cantCant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word cant, from hypocritical speech to oblique angle. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words of cant.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCAN'T | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Can't is the short form of cannot, which means not able to do something. It is often used to suggest that someone should do a particular thing, especially when it seems the obvious thing to do.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › cantCANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety. Synonyms: humbug, pretense, sham, hypocrisy. the private language of the underworld. the phraseology peculiar to a particular class, party, profession, etc.: the cant of the fashion industry.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Cant can be a noun, verb, or adjective with different meanings, such as insincere talk, slanting surface, or cannot. Learn how to use cant in various contexts and avoid confusion with can't.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › cantCant - definition of cant by The Free Dictionary

    Cant has multiple meanings, such as a slanting angle, a private language, or a whining speech. Learn the differences, examples, and origins of cant from various sources and dictionaries.

  8. www.wordreference.com › definition › cantcant - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    Find definitions, synonyms, collocations, and usage examples of the word cant in different contexts. Cant can mean insincere talk, a slanting position, or a contraction of cannot.

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