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canton

/ˈkæntn̩/

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noun

Cantón, distrito

A division of a political unit.

Examples :

"Switzerland is famous for being divided into 26 cantons, each with its own unique government. "

Suiza es famosa por estar dividida en 26 cantones, cada uno con su propio gobierno único.

politics government nation area

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noun

Cantón, comunidad

A small community or clan.

Examples :

"The small mountain village was made up of several family cantons, each with their own traditions. "

El pequeño pueblo de montaña estaba formado por varios cantones familiares, cada uno con sus propias tradiciones.

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noun

Cantón

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. "

La bandera estadounidense presenta un cantón azul lleno de estrellas blancas en la esquina superior izquierda.

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noun

Cantón

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. "

El escudo familiar presenta un león dorado sobre un campo azul, con una pequeña estrella plateada colocada en el cantón del escudo.

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verb

Dividir, delimitar

To delineate as a separate district.

Examples :

"The city planners decided to canton the industrial area from the residential neighborhoods to minimize noise pollution. "

Los planificadores de la ciudad decidieron dividir la zona industrial de los vecindarios residenciales para minimizar la contaminación acústica.

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verb

Dividir en cantones

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. "

Los planificadores de la ciudad decidieron dividir el gran parque en diferentes zonas: un parque infantil, un jardín y un área de picnic.

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verb

Alojarse tropas

To allot quarters to troops.

Examples :

"The officer will canton the new recruits in the barracks near the training grounds. "

El oficial alojará a los nuevos reclutas en los cuarteles cerca del campo de entrenamiento.

military government

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noun

Canto, canción

A song or canto.

Examples :

"The choir practiced the new canton for the upcoming school concert. "

El coro ensayó el nuevo canto para el próximo concierto escolar.

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