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canted

UK
/ˈkæntɪd/
US
/ˈkæntɪd/
cantedadjective
more canted
Comp.
most canted
Super.
UK
/ˈkæntɪd/
US
/ˈkæntɪd/
Translations
The canted roof of the house gave it a unique architectural style.
Le toit incliné de la maison lui donnait un style architectural unique.
biaiséAu sens figuré, pour une opinion ou une présentation non neutre.
The article was criticized for its canted perspective, favoring one political party over the other.
L’article a été critiqué pour sa perspective biaisée, favorisant un parti politique plutôt qu’un autre.
Additional translations
penchéEmploi surtout descriptif; moins technique qu’« incliné ».
Definitions
Slanted or tilted at an angle.
The canted roof of the house gave it a unique architectural style.
Inclined or biased in a particular, often ideological, direction.
The article was criticized for its canted perspective, favoring one political party over the other.
Synonyms
tilted
slanted
oblique
askew
angled
cantedpast participle
UK
/ˈkæntɪd/
US
/ˈkæntɪd/
Functions as the past-participle adjective of the verb “cant.”
Translations
inclinéEmploi adjectival au sens de « placé en angle ».
The picture frame was slightly canted on the wall.
Le cadre était légèrement incliné sur le mur.
Definitions
Set at an angle; angled. (Used predicatively with a linking verb.)
The picture frame was slightly canted on the wall.
cantverb

canted

Past Simple

canted
Past Simple
canted
Past Participle
canting
ing-form
UK
/kænt/
US
/kænt/
Translations
pharisaïserVerbe rare, surtout pour une attitude ou un discours hypocrite et moralisateur.
He would often cant about virtue while engaging in shady dealings.
Il pharisaïsait souvent sur la vertu tout en se livrant à des affaires douteuses.
jargonnerParler dans le jargon spécialisé d’un groupe.
The hackers canted about exploits that the layperson could not follow.
Les pirates informatiques jargonnaient sur des exploits que le profane ne pouvait pas suivre.
inclinerMettre ou tourner à un angle oblique.
They canted the solar panels to catch the afternoon sun.
Ils ont incliné les panneaux solaires pour capter le soleil de l'après-midi.
Definitions
To talk hypocritically or sanctimoniously, especially about religious or moral issues.
He would often cant about virtue while engaging in shady dealings.
To speak in the specialized jargon of a particular group.
The hackers canted about exploits that the layperson could not follow.
To set or turn at an oblique angle; to tilt.
They canted the solar panels to catch the afternoon sun.
Synonyms
tilt
slant
lean
tip
incline
skew
bias
cock
list
bank
preach
sanctimonize
spout
platitudinize
jargonize
cantnoun
Definitions
Insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety, often used to deceive or mislead.
The politician's speech was full of cant, promising reforms that he had no intention of implementing.
The private language of the underworld, used by thieves, beggars, and other groups to communicate without being understood by outsiders.
The detective struggled to understand the cant used by the criminals during their conversation.
A slanted or oblique surface or edge.
The cant of the roof allowed rainwater to easily run off.
A characteristic language or jargon of a particular group or profession.
The medical conference was filled with cant that was difficult for outsiders to follow.
A partly-squared log or block of timber prepared for further sawing.
The sawyer placed the cant on the carriage for the next cut.
cantadjective
Definitions
Set at a slanted or oblique angle.
The shed had a cant roof to let rainwater run off.
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