verb๐ShareTo speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup."The mechanics canted about engine knock and torque specs, using terms I didn't understand at all. "languagecommunicationstylewordgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo speak in set phrases."The politician canted about his commitment to the people, repeating the same promises he'd made for years. "languagestylecommunicationwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo preach in a singsong fashion, especially in a false or empty manner."The politician canted about helping the poor, but his actions showed he didn't really care. "religionlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareOf a blazon, to make a pun that references the bearer of a coat of arms."The family crest of the Shepherd family canted by depicting sheep, a visual pun on their surname. "heraldrylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo sell by auction, or bid at an auction."The antique dealer canted the grandfather clock at the local auction. "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo set (something) at an angle."to cant a cask; to cant a ship"positiontechnicalarchitecturenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo give a sudden turn or new direction to."to cant round a stick of timber; to cant a football"directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo bevel an edge or corner."The carpenter canted the sharp edge of the wooden table to make it safer for the children. "architecturetechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo overturn so that the contents are emptied."The child canted his juice box, spilling the remaining liquid onto the table. "actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo divide or parcel out."The farmer canted the land among his three sons when he retired. "propertybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving angles."a canted window"architecturetechnicalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareInclined at an angle to something else; sloping."The picture frame was slightly canted, making it look crooked on the wall. "positionarchitecturetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading