canting Meaning & Definition
What Does Canting Mean?
As a verb, canting means present participle and gerund of cant. As an adjective, it means That cants or preaches in a false manner. As a noun, it means Alternative form of tjanting.
Word Facts for Canting
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | cantings |
| Comparative / superlative | more canting, most canting |
Canting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of cant
Canting as an Adjective
- That cants or preaches in a false manner.
Canting as a Noun
- Alternative form of tjanting.
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.
Noun
- A pen-like tool used to apply liquid wax in the batik process.
Synonyms of Canting
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Canting synonyms and antonyms →Canting in a Sentence
to cant a cask; to cant a ship
to cant round a stick of timber; to cant a football
Word Forms & Grammar
canting
canting (comparative more canting, superlative most canting)
canting (plural cantings)
Words That Rhyme With Canting
Origin of Canting
Origin 1: From cant + -ing.
Origin 2: Borrowed from Javanese ꦕꦤ꧀ꦛꦶꦁ (canthing).
Common Questions About Canting
Is canting a verb or an adjective?
Canting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is the plural of canting?
The plural of canting is cantings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of canting?
The comparative form is more canting and the superlative form is most canting.