Meaning Of The Word Cant

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Cant Meaning

Cant Definition
Cant Definition

What's The Definition Of Cant?

can't
Can't is the usual spoken form of 'cannot'.

can't in American English
contraction of: cannot

can't in British English
contraction of: cannot

cant
uncountable noun: If you refer to moral or religious statements as cant, you are criticizing them because you think the person making them does not really believe what they are saying.

Cant in American English
Canticles

cant in American English 1
of, or having the nature of, cant
to use cant; speak in cant
whining, singsong speech, esp. as used by beggars
intransitive verb: to talk hypocritically
noun: insincere, esp. conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety

cant in American English 2
a corner or outside angle, as of a building
to give a sloping edge to; bevel
to tilt or turn over
with canted sides or corners
adjective: oblique or slanting
intransitive verb: to take or have an inclined position; tilt; turn
noun: a salient angle
transitive verb: to bevel; form an oblique surface upon

cant in American English 3
lusty; bold; hearty
adjective: hearty; merry

cant in British English 1
noun: insincere talk, esp concerning religion or morals; pious platitudes
verb: to speak in or use cant

cant in British English 2
to tip, tilt, or overturn, esp with a sudden jerk
noun: inclination from a vertical or horizontal plane; slope; slant

cant in British English 3
adjective: lusty; merry; hearty

Cant. in American English
abbreviation: Canterbury

Cant. in British English
abbreviation for: Canterbury

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