Pronunciation: /ˈkæntɪŋ/
noun the act of tilting or angling
A1 I saw a canting in the kitchen drawer.
A2 The artist used a canting to create intricate patterns on the fabric.
B1 The canting is a traditional tool used in batik making.
B2 The canting requires skill and precision to use effectively.
C1 The canting used by the master batik artist was passed down through generations.
C2 The intricate designs created with the canting were truly remarkable.
verb to tilt or angle in a particular direction
A1 I can'ting wait to see you.
A2 She was canting the sail to catch the wind.
B1 The chef was canting the ingredients in the bowl.
B2 He was canting his arguments to make them more persuasive.
C1 The politician was canting his policies to appeal to a wider audience.
C2 The artist was canting the lines in the painting to create a sense of movement.
adjective having a slant or incline
A1 The canting chair in the living room is very comfortable.
A2 She bought a new canting pen to try out batik art.
B1 The canting angle of the roof caused water to leak into the house.
B2 The canting remarks made by the politician angered many people.
C1 The canting accusations against the company were proven false in court.
C2 Her canting behavior towards her colleagues eventually led to her dismissal.
formal The artist used a canting tool to create intricate patterns on the fabric.
informal I heard she's canting her way out of doing the dishes again.
slang Stop canting about how busy you are and just get the work done.
figurative His words were canting towards flattery, but I could see through his intentions.
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