Definition of Canted

1. Adjective. Departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal. "The headstones were tilted"

Exact synonyms: Atilt, Leaning, Tilted, Tipped
Similar to: Inclined

Definition of Canted

1. a. Having angles; as, a six canted bolt head; a canted window.

Definition of Canted

1. Verb. (past of cant) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Canted

1. cant [v] - See also: cant

Lexicographical Neighbors of Canted

cantankerousness
cantar
cantars
cantata
cantatas
cantate
cantates
cantation
cantations
cantatory
cantatrice
cantatrices
cantatrici
cantdog
cantdogs
canted (current term)
canted angle
canted angles
canteen
canteen cup
canteen cups
canteens
cantellation
canter
canterburies
canterburys
cantered
cantering
cantering rhythm
canters

Literary usage of Canted

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Both intrinsic (spin-canted) ferromagnetism and defect ferromagnetism occur in hematite. Because defect ferromagnetism is sensitive to structure, ..."

2. Maintenance of Way and Structures by William Clyde Willard (1915)
"The inner rail is left vertical, producing a condition similar to that resulting from the use of canted tie-plates on ties inclined in the ballast. ..."

3. The reader's handbook of allusions, references, plots and stories by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1882)
"canted, his sight ivas restored to him again. The bard «ho libelled Helen In Ml long, .... canted ..."

Other Resources:

Search for Canted on Dictionary.com!Search for Canted on Thesaurus.com!Search for Canted on Google!Search for Canted on Wikipedia!

Search