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CANTING

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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Canting.

Canting - as a noun

Stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buzzword32

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bank10camber12

A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

Example: "They don't speak our lingo"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
argot6jargon14lingo6patois8slang6vernacular15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
non-standard speech
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Insincere talk about religion or morals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pious platitude

Two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bevel10chamfer17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
edge6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Canting - as a verb

Heel over

Example: "The tower is tilting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cant overpitch12slant5tilt4

Example Sentences

"She spotted a group of canting politicians on the news."
"The canting preacher railed against sin from the pulpit."
"The canting salesman tried to sell us a faulty product."
"The canting journalist twisted the facts to suit their narrative."
"He couldn't stand the canting attitude of his coworkers."
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Word Game Points

Is CANTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, canting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CANTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CANTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, canting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CANTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CANTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, canting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CANTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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