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Kanten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Kanten" is used as verb with the meaning of "edges", "rims" or "borders".
Essential properties of "kanten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: kanten
- Simple past: kantete
- Participle: gekantet
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "kanten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To tilt an object onto its edge"
- Definition: "To tilt an object so that it rests on its edge."
- Translation(s): to tilt, to edge, to cant
- Synonym(s): kippen, neigen
- Antonym(s): aufstellen
- Related word(s): Kanteln, Kantenlage
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er musste das Brett kanten, um es zu transportieren.
- Sie kanten den Schrank, um ihn durch die Tür zu bekommen.
- Das Bild wurde leicht gekantet an die Wand gelehnt.