2syllables
canted
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canted is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, canted is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcanted
1verb
- 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.
1verb
- To set (something) at an angle.
Example: "to cant a cask; to cant a ship"
- To give a sudden turn or new direction to.
Example: "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.
1verb
- To divide or parcel out.
1adjective
- Having angles.
Example: "a canted window"
- Inclined at an angle to something else; sloping.
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