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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"
   • ▪ (of a ship) swing round: "the ship canted to starboard"

   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"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting an edge or brink): from Middle Low German kant, kante, Middle Dutch cant ‘point, side, edge’, based on a Romance word related to medieval Latin cantus ‘corner, side’.

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   What is the difference between can't and cant?

   • Can’t and cant are pronounced in the same way and almost spelled the same way, but the meanings are very different. We will discuss the meaning of can’t and cant, their origins and look at a few examples used in sentences. Can’t means cannot.

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   What does Cant mean in English?

   • “Cant” was originally used by polite people to describe the language of thieves in the old England. Nowadays it is also known as Minceirtoiree, which is a combination of the words “Minceir” for “Traveller”, and “toiree” for “talk”. Therefore Cant or Minceirtoiree basically means “Traveller talk”.

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   Where did the word Cant come from?

   • Middle English cant "corner," from early Dutch cant or early French cant, both meaning "edge, corner," from Latin canthus, cantus "iron rim on a wheel," perhaps of Celtic origin probably derived from an early French dialect word canter "to tell," from Latin cantare "to sing," from canere "to sing" — related to cantata, chant, chantey

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   What does recant mean?

   • recant – withdraw or disavow; revoke, rescind, deny: He recanted his confession. Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree Copyright © 2007, 2013 by Mary Embree n. 1. Angular deviation from a vertical or horizontal plane or surface; an inclination or slope. 2. A slanted or oblique surface. 3. a. A thrust or motion that tilts something. b.

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   The meaning of CANT is the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments; especially : the insincere use of pious words. How to use cant in a sentence.

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

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   Cant definition: insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety.. See examples of CANT used in a sentence.

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   cant. ( kænt) n. 1. insincere talk, esp concerning religion or morals; pious platitudes. 2. stock phrases that have become meaningless through repetition. 3. specialized vocabulary of a particular group, such as thieves, journalists, or lawyers; jargon. 4. singsong whining speech, as used by beggars.

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   As a verb, cant has a completely different meaning: it means to lean or tilt to one side. Definitions of cant. noun. a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force. synonyms: bank, camber.

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   noun. 1. insincere talk, esp concerning religion or morals; pious platitudes. 2. stock phrases that have become meaningless through repetition. 3. specialized vocabulary of a particular group, such as thieves, journalists, or lawyers; jargon. 4. singsong whining speech, as used by beggars.

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   Cant definition: Angular deviation from a vertical or horizontal plane or surface; an inclination or slope.