cant
1 of 2verb/kænt/
Forms:cants,canting,canted,canted
1
(of a boat or ship) to tilt to one side
- As the strong gusts of wind hit, the sailboat canted.
- Caught in a sudden storm, the large ship canted sharply.
- Pulling in a heavy net filled with fish, the fishing boat canted slightly under the weight of the catch.
- To catch the optimal wind for sailing, the yacht canted gracefully.