canted Meaning of "canted"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

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Usage(s):

  1. His bridges are unusual for having asymmetrical flourishes, canted curves that slant against the water oras in his first American span, a $23.
  2. The ship that he and Assad built is a funny-looking duck, with masts like narrow pointed ladders, canted sails and stout bamboo outriggers.
  3. The 9,577-ton tanker canted drunkenly but did not entirely sink.
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