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cant

/kænt/
Main Example

The picture hung at a cant on the wall.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A slant or tilt, especially in a physical position.

Other Example

The shelf was installed at a cant, making it hard to place items on it.

He noticed the flag was flying at a cant in the wind.

The roof had a slight cant that helped with drainage.

Synonyms

at a cant

tilt at a cant

hang at a cant

Synonyms

tilt

slant

angle

cant

/kænt/
Main Example

He tends to cant when discussing his achievements.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To speak in a way that is insincere or uses jargon.

Other Example

She always cant when asked about her job.

The politician began to cant during the debate.

It's frustrating to hear him cant instead of being honest.

Synonyms

speak in cant

use cant

cant language

Synonyms

jargonize

prevaricate

speak insincerely

cant

/kænt/
Main Example

The lawyer used legal cant that confused the jury.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A type of language or speech used by a particular group, often difficult for outsiders to understand.

Other Example

The doctor spoke in medical cant that the patient couldn't follow.

The tech team used programming cant that baffled the new intern.

During the meeting, the manager's business cant left everyone puzzled.

Synonyms

legal cant

medical cant

technical cant

Synonyms

jargon

argot

lingo

cant

/kænt/
Main Example

She decided to cant the vase for a better view.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To set at an angle or to tilt.

Other Example
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