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canting

UK
/ˈkæn.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkæn.tɪŋ/

Translations

cantingnoun
cantings
pl
pharisaïsmeLangage ou attitude hypocrite, surtout en contexte moral ou religieux.
The politician's speech was full of canting, promising reforms that were never intended to be implemented.
Le discours du politicien était plein de pharisaïsme, promettant des réformes qui n'avaient jamais vocation à être mises en œuvre.
inclinaisonAngle ou position inclinée, notamment en navigation ou en description technique.
The canting of the ship's deck made it difficult for the crew to maintain their balance.
L'inclinaison du pont du navire rendait difficile le maintien de l'équilibre pour l'équipage.
Additional translations
biaisVariante plus concise pour une position penchée ou de travers.
Synonyms
insincerity
hypocrisy
double-dealing
sanctimoniousness
pretense
cantingadjective
more canting
Comp.
most canting
Super.
UK
/ˈkæn.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkæn.tɪŋ/
parlantesEn héraldique, pour des armes faisant un jeu de mots sur le nom du porteur.
The family adopted canting arms displaying three hammers, a play on their surname Hammerston.
La famille adopta des armes parlantes représentant trois marteaux, en jeu de mots avec son nom, Hammerston.
pharisaïqueHypocritement pieux ou moralisateur, avec une nuance de fausse dévotion.
The politician's canting speeches about honesty were hard to believe given his history of corruption.
Les discours pharisaïques du politicien sur l'honnêteté étaient difficiles à croire au vu de son passé de corruption.
cantverb

canting

Gerund

canted
Past Simple
canted
Past Participle
canting
Gerund
UK
/kænt/
US
/kænt/
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.
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.
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.
Synonyms
slant
tilt
jargonize
platitudinize
spout
sanctimonize
preach
bank
list
cock
bias
skew
lean
tip
incline

Definitions

cantingnoun
The insincere or hypocritical talk, especially of a moral, religious, or political nature.
The politician's speech was full of canting, promising reforms that were never intended to be implemented.
A slanted or tilted position or angle.
The canting of the ship's deck made it difficult for the crew to maintain their balance.
cantingadjective
Hypocritically pious or moralistic, often in a sanctimonious manner.
The politician's canting speeches about honesty were hard to believe given his history of corruption.
In heraldry, referring to arms that contain charges forming a pun on the bearer's name.
The family adopted canting arms displaying three hammers, a play on their surname Hammerston.
cantverb
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.
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