cant in Dutch
cant in Dutch is jargon, vaktaal, Bargoens — cant means the specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
cant in Dutch
jargon
(countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
vaktaal
(countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
Bargoens
(countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
boeventaal
(countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
helling
Slope, the angle at which something is set.
huicheltaal
(uncountable, pejorative) Empty, hypocritical talk.
bedelaarsgekerm
(uncountable) Whining speech, such as that used by beggars.
sprekend wapen
(countable, heraldry) A blazon of a coat of arms that makes a pun upon the name (or, less often, some attribute or function) of the bearer, canting arms.
kantelen
(transitive) To set (something) at an angle; to tilt.
neigen
(transitive) To set (something) at an angle; to tilt.
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 Dutch?
"cant" in Dutch is jargon, vaktaal, Bargoens. 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 Dutch, "cant" is jargon, vaktaal, Bargoens.
Are there other ways to say "cant" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 10 translations listed for "cant": jargon, vaktaal, Bargoens, boeventaal, helling, huicheltaal.
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