noun (1) 1 : the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments especially : the insincere use of pious words the cant of hypocrites 2 : a set or stock phrase 3 a : the …

cant 1 (kænt) n. 1. insincere or hypocritical statements, esp. pious platitudes. 2. the private language of the underworld. 3. the words and phrases peculiar to a particular class, profession, etc. 4. whining or singsong speech. v.i. 5. to talk piously or hypocritically. 6. to beg in a whining or singsong tone.

cant. noun [ U ] uk / kænt / us / kænt /. statements, especially on religious or moral subjects, that are not sincerely believed by the person making them: Shelley's friendship with Byron was …

cant 1 (kænt) n. 1. insincere or hypocritical statements, esp. pious platitudes. 2. the private language of the underworld. 3. the words and phrases peculiar to a particular class, profession, etc. 4. whining or singsong speech. v.i. 5. to talk piously or hypocritically. 6. to beg in a whining or singsong tone.

ˈkant ˈkänt especially Southern ˈkānt : can not Word History First Known Use 1597, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of can't was in 1597 See more …

A1. the negative form of the verb "can": I cannot predict what will happen next year. cannot but formal. used to say that something will certainly happen: If we persevere, we cannot but …

In civil engineering, cant is often referred to as cross slope or camber. It helps rainwater drain from the road surface. Along straight or gently curved sections, the middle of the road is normally higher than the edges. This is called "normal crown" and helps shed rainwater off the sides of the road.

A cant is the jargon or language of a group, often employed to exclude or mislead people outside the group. [1] It may also be called a cryptolect, argot, pseudo-language, anti-language or secret language. Each term differs slightly in meaning; their use is inconsistent. Contents 1 Etymology 2 Argot 3 Anti-language 3.1 In popular culture

Can’t is a contraction of cannot, and as such it’s sometimes unsuitable for formal writing. In everyday writing and in speaking, it’s ubiquitous: I can’t go out until I proofread my paper. Peter can’t believe what’s happening in front of his eyes. Here’s a tip: Want to make sure your writing shines?

25/01/2016 · The cant value, E, is directly related to the reference base S, used to define the cant constant: Around the world, there are a few versions of the nominal value for normal gauge: 1435mm (what we generally call “normal track gauge”) ,1432mm, 1433mm, 1438mm. There are also different types of rails – with different rail head profiles and head width.