Meaning of 'cant'

Find the meaning of the word ‘cant’

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Meaning of ‘cant’

6 definitions found.

cant

noun

two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees

Synonyms: bevel

noun

stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition

Synonyms: buzzword

noun

insincere talk about religion or morals

Synonyms: pious platitude

noun

a characteristic language of a particular group, usually referring to thieves

Example: "The robbers fooled the police by talking in their cant."

Synonyms: vernacular

noun

a slope in the turn of a road or track

Synonyms: bank

verb

to heel over

Synonyms: pitch

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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