cant in Czech
cant in Czech is náklon, sklon, pokrytecké fráze — cant means the specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
cant in Czech
náklon
sklon
pokrytecké fráze
(uncountable, pejorative) Empty, hypocritical talk.
naklonit
(transitive) To set (something) at an angle; to tilt.
sklonit
(transitive) To set (something) at an angle; to tilt.
zkosit
(transitive) To bevel an edge or corner.
What does "cant" mean?
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noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
"Sailors developed their own cant that outsiders found hard to follow."
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noun Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially moralizing speech.
"He dismissed the politician's promises as empty cant."
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noun A tilt, slope, or angled position.
"The shelf had a slight cant to the left."
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verb To tilt or set something at an angle.
"She canted the mirror to catch more light."
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cant in a sentence
- Sailors developed their own cant that outsiders found hard to follow.
- He dismissed the politician's promises as empty cant.
- The shelf had a slight cant to the left.
- She canted the mirror to catch more light.
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What is "cant" in Czech?
"cant" in Czech is náklon, sklon, pokrytecké fráze. cant means: The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
How do you use "cant" in a sentence?
Example: "Sailors developed their own cant that outsiders found hard to follow." In Czech, "cant" is náklon, sklon, pokrytecké fráze.
Are there other ways to say "cant" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 6 translations listed for "cant": náklon, sklon, pokrytecké fráze, naklonit, sklonit, zkosit.
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