cant
cant
kænt
kānt
British pronunciation
/kˈɑːnt/

Definice a význam slova „cant“ v angličtině

to cant
01

(of a boat or ship) to tilt to one side

Intransitive
to cant definition and meaning
example
Příklady
As the strong gusts of wind hit, the sailboat canted.
01

a set of stock or overused phrases that have lost meaning or impact due to constant repetition

example
Příklady
She grew tired of the motivational ca nt repeated at every meeting.
02

an angled surface formed when two planes meet at an angle other than 90 degrees

example
Příklady
The mason adjusted the ca nt to ensure proper drainage.
03

a specialized language, jargon, or secret code used by a particular group, especially to exclude outsiders

example
Příklady
He studied the ca nt of London's underworld for his research.
04

insincere or hypocritical talk, especially about religion, virtue, or morality

example
Příklady
He dismissed the ca nt of self-proclaimed moral reformers.
05

převis, příčný sklon

raised outer edge of a curved road or track above the inner edge to counteract centrifugal force
example
Příklady
The velodrome's ca nt helped cyclists maintain momentum through the steep banked turns.
Překlonění velodromu pomáhalo cyklistům udržet hybnost v prudkých nakloněných zatáčkách.
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