canted Meaning & Definition
What Does Canted Mean?
As a verb, canted means simple past and past participle of cant. As an adjective, it means Having angles; angled. As an adjective, it means Having angles.
Quick Facts About Canted
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | inclined, atilt and leaning |
| Comparative / superlative | more canted, most canted |
Canted Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of cant
Canted as an Adjective
- Having angles; angled.
a-six canted bolt head
- Inclined at an angle to something else; sloping.
Verb
- To speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup.
- To speak in set phrases.
- To preach in a singsong fashion, especially in a false or empty manner.
- Of a blazon, to make a pun that references the bearer of a coat of arms.
- To sell by auction, or bid at an auction.
Verb
- To set (something) at an angle.
to cant a cask; to cant a ship
- To give a sudden turn or new direction to.
to cant round a stick of timber; to cant a football
- To bevel an edge or corner.
- To overturn so that the contents are emptied.
Verb
- To divide or parcel out.
Adjective
- Having angles.
a canted window
Synonyms of Canted
Canted synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Canted
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Canted in a Sentence
a-six canted bolt head
a canted window
canted antiferromagnetism
to cant a cask; to cant a ship
to cant round a stick of timber; to cant a football
Word Forms & Grammar
canted
canted (comparative more canted, superlative most canted)
Words That Rhyme With Canted
Frequently Asked Questions About Canted
Is canted a verb or an adjective?
Canted is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for canted?
You can replace canted with words such as inclined, atilt and leaning. See the full list of canted synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of canted?
The comparative form is more canted and the superlative form is most canted.