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- Dictionarycant/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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CANT definition: 1. statements, especially on religious or moral subjects, that are not sincerely believed by the…. Learn more.
CAN'T definition: 1. short form of cannot: 2. often used to suggest that someone should do a particular thing…. Learn more.
1. : the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments. especially : the insincere use of pious words. the cant of hypocrites. 2. : a set or stock phrase. 3. a. : the private language of the underworld. the cant of thieves. b. : jargon sense 1. c. obsolete : the phraseology peculiar to a religious class or sect. 4.
cant in British English. (kænt ) 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.
Cant definition: insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety.. See examples of CANT used in a sentence.
Cant is language repeated so often and so mechanically that it's essentially empty of meaning. Cant can also mean the specialized jargon of a particular group — like the " cant of piracy" (e.g., Ahoy! Lubber! Arrr!).
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. vb.
Cant Definition. Angular deviation from a vertical or horizontal plane or surface; an inclination or slope. The secret slang of beggars, thieves, etc.; argot. A thrust or motion that tilts something. Insincere or almost meaningless talk used merely from convention or habit. A sloping or slanting surface; beveled edge.
1. hypocrisy, sham, pretense, humbug. cant2 (kant), n. a salient angle. a sudden movement that tilts or overturns a thing. a slanting or tilted position. an oblique line or surface, as one formed by cutting off the corner of a square of cube. an oblique or slanting face of anything. Civil Engineering, Rail Transport bank1 (def. 6).
What does the verb cant mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb cant, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. cant has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. music (mid 1600s) religion (mid 1600s) Entry status.
