1. Having angles; as, a six canted bolt head; a canted window. Canted column (Arch.), a column polygonal in plan.
2. Inclined at an angle to something else; tipped; sloping.
CANTEEN Can*teen", n. Etym: [F. cantine bottle case, canteen (cf. Sp. & It. cantina cellar, bottle case), either contr. fr. It. canovettina, dim. of canova cellar, or, more likely, fr. OF. cant. corner, It. & Sp. canto. See 1st Cant.] (Mil.)
1. A vessel used by soldiers for carrying water, liquor, or other drink. [Written also cantine..]
Note: In the English service the canteen is made of wood and holds three pints; in the United States it is usually a tin flask.
2. The sulter's shop in a garrison; also, a chest containing culinary and other vessels for officers.
CANTEL
Can"tel, n.
Defn: See Cantle.
CANTER Can"ter, n. Etym: [An abbreviation of Caner bury. See Canterbury gallop, under Canterbury.]
1. A moderate and easy gallop adapted to pleasure riding.