noun Download 🔗Share A division of a political unit. Examples : "Switzerland is famous for being divided into 26 cantons, each with its own unique government. " politics government nation area Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small community or clan. Examples : "The small mountain village was made up of several family cantons, each with their own traditions. " group family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A subdivision of a flag, the rectangular inset on the upper hoist (i.e., flagpole) side (e.g., the stars of the US national flag are in a canton). Examples : "The American flag features a blue canton filled with white stars in the upper left corner. " nation government heraldry military part position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A division of a shield occupying one third of the chief, usually on the dexter side, formed by a perpendicular line from the top meeting a horizontal line from the side. Examples : "The family crest features a gold lion on a blue field, with a small silver star placed in the canton of the shield. " heraldry art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To delineate as a separate district. Examples : "The city planners decided to canton the industrial area from the residential neighborhoods to minimize noise pollution. " politics government area Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To divide into cantons. Examples : "The city planners decided to canton the large park into different zones: a playground, a garden, and a picnic area. " politics government area nation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To allot quarters to troops. Examples : "The officer will canton the new recruits in the barracks near the training grounds. " military government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A song or canto. Examples : "The choir practiced the new canton for the upcoming school concert. " music literature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading