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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
noun
sklon
noun
pokrytecké fráze
noun
(uncountable, pejorative) Empty, hypocritical talk.
naklonit
verb
(transitive) To set (something) at an angle; to tilt.
sklonit
verb
(transitive) To set (something) at an angle; to tilt.
zkosit
verb
(transitive) To bevel an edge or corner.

What does "cant" mean?

  1. noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
    "Sailors developed their own cant that outsiders found hard to follow."
  2. noun Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially moralizing speech.
    "He dismissed the politician's promises as empty cant."
  3. noun A tilt, slope, or angled position.
    "The shelf had a slight cant to the left."
  4. 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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