CEFR C2

canted

adjective

Meaning

Positioned at an oblique or tilted angle rather than being level or vertical.

Examples

The ship canted to one side as the heavy cargo shifted during the storm.
He canted the ladder against the wall to reach the higher branches.

Synonyms: tilted, slanted, inclined, oblique

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canted (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkæntɪd/

Definition

Positioned at an oblique or tilted angle rather than being level or vertical.

Examples

The ship canted to one side as the heavy cargo shifted during the storm.
He canted the ladder against the wall to reach the higher branches.
The camera was canted at a sharp angle to create a sense of unease in the film scene.

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