Zoeken
to cant
01
hellen, kantelen
(of a boat or ship) to tilt or lean to one side,
Intransitive
01
ouwe bokken, platitudes
stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
02
helling, hoek
two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees
03
argot, jargon
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
04
schijnheiligheid, hypocriete praat
insincere talk about religion or morals
05
helling, schuin
a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force
cant
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canted
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canted
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decant
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decant
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Voorbeeld
Caught in a sudden storm, the large ship canted sharply.
To catch the optimal wind for sailing, the yacht canted gracefully.
Pulling in a heavy net filled with fish, the fishing boat canted slightly under the weight of the catch.
As the strong gusts of wind hit, the sailboat canted.
