Background for canting

canting

/ˈkæntɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːntɪŋ/

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verb

To speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup.

Examples :

"The teenagers were canting about their favorite music artists, using slang terms that their parents didn't understand. "

language communication group style

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To speak in set phrases.

Examples :

"The politician was simply canting about hope and change, offering no real plans or details. "

language communication style phrase word

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To preach in a singsong fashion, especially in a false or empty manner.

Examples :

"The politician was clearly canting when he promised lower taxes while simultaneously proposing expensive new programs; no one believed his insincere promises. "

language communication religion style character moral attitude

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verb

Of a blazon, to make a pun that references the bearer of a coat of arms.

Examples :

"The baker, Mr. Loaf, cleverly canting his arms, chose a shield with three golden loaves of bread as his family's coat of arms. "

heraldry art royal tradition style

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To sell by auction, or bid at an auction.

Examples :

"The auctioneer was canting the antique furniture, hoping to get a good price. "

business economy finance commerce

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To set (something) at an angle.

Examples :

"to cant a cask; to cant a ship"

position technical

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verb

To give a sudden turn or new direction to.

Examples :

"to cant round a stick of timber; to cant a football"

direction action

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verb

To bevel an edge or corner.

Examples :

"The carpenter started canting the sharp edges of the wooden table to make it safer for the children. "

technical building

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verb

To overturn so that the contents are emptied.

Examples :

"The clumsy waiter canting the tray of appetizers caused them to spill onto the table. "

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To divide or parcel out.

Examples :

"The wealthy landowner was canting his estate among his many heirs after his death. "

property business economy

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noun

A pen-like tool used to apply liquid wax in the batik process.

Examples :

"She carefully dipped the canting into the hot wax and used it to draw intricate patterns on the fabric for her batik project. "

art utensil tradition culture device