Of all the cants which are canted in this canting world — though the cant of hypocrites may be the worst — the cant of criticism is the most tormenting!.
\KANT\, noun: 1 The idioms and peculiarities of speech in any sect, class, or occupation 2 The use of religious phraseology without understanding or sincerity 3 Empty, solemn speech, implying what is not felt; insincere talk; hypocrisy 4 A whining manner of speaking, especially of beggars 5 Jargon; slang; the secret language spoken by gypsies, tramps, thieves, or beggars
A term used to describe the angle at which either foot is positioned medial or lateral from a vertical axis In other words, how much angle beneath your feet from side to side bends your knees together or apart
Syn: Flitch In sawing logs, a large timber, cut on the headsaw, which is then further reduced to lumber or other items, usually by another saw in the same mill
disapproval If you refer to moral or religious statements as cant, you are criticizing them because you think the person making them does not really believe what they are saying. politicians holding forth with their usual hypocritical cant. Canticle of Canticles. to lean, or make something lean
A term used to describe the angle at which either foot is positioned medially or laterally from a vertical axis In other words, how much angle beneath your feet from side to side bends your knees together or apart
insincere talk about religion or morals a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo" heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting