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to cant
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snedslipa
(of a boat or ship) to tilt or lean to one side,
Cant
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snedslipad kant
stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
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snedslipad kant
two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees
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snedslipad kant
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
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snedslipad kant
insincere talk about religion or morals
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snedslipad kant
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
Exempel
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.
