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can|tan|ker|ous /kæntæ ŋkərəs/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] Someone who is cantankerous is always finding things to argue or complain about. [WRITTEN ] □  …a cantankerous old man.

can|ta|ta /kæntɑː tə/ (cantatas ) N‑COUNT A cantata is a fairly short musical work for singers and instruments.

can|teen /kæntiː n/ (canteens )

1 N‑COUNT A canteen is a place in a factory, shop, or college where meals are served to the people who work or study there. □  …a school canteen. □  …canteen food.

2 N‑COUNT A canteen is a small plastic bottle for carrying water and other drinks. Canteens are used by soldiers. □ [+ of ] …a full canteen of water.

3 N‑COUNT A canteen of cutlery is a set of knives, forks, and spoons in a specially designed box.

can|ter /kæ ntə ^r / (canters , cantering , cantered ) VERB When a horse canters , it moves at a speed that is slower than a gallop but faster than a trot. □ [V + into , V prep/adv] The competitors cantered into the arena to conclude the closing ceremony. [Also V ] ● N‑COUNT [usu sing] Canter is also a noun. □  Carnac set off at a canter.

can|ti|lever /kæ nt I liːvə ^r / (cantilevers ) N‑COUNT A cantilever is a long piece of metal or wood used in a structure such as a bridge. One end is fastened to something and the other end is used to support part of the structure. □  …the old steel cantilever bridge.

can|ti|levered /kæ nt I liːvə ^r d/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] A cantilevered structure is constructed using cantilevers. □  …a cantilevered balcony.

can|ton /kæ ntɒn/ (cantons ) N‑COUNT A canton is a political or administrative region in some countries, for example Switzerland. □  …the Swiss canton of Berne.

Can|ton|ese /kæ ntəniː z/ (Cantonese )

1 ADJ Cantonese means belonging or relating to the Chinese provinces of Canton (Guangdong in Mandarin).

2 N‑COUNT [usu pl] The Cantonese are the people who come from the Chinese provinces of Canton (Guangdong in Mandarin).

3 N‑UNCOUNT Cantonese is the language spoken in the Chinese provinces of Guango, Kwansai, and Hong Kong, as well as in other parts of the world.

can|ton|ment /kæntuː nmənt, [AM ] -toʊ n-/ (cantonments ) N‑COUNT A cantonment is a group of buildings or a camp where soldiers live.

can|vas /kæ nvəs/ (canvases )

1 N‑UNCOUNT Canvas is a strong, heavy cloth that is used for making things such as tents, sails, and bags. □  …a canvas bag.

2 N‑VAR A canvas is a piece of canvas or similar material on which an oil painting can be done.

3 N‑COUNT A canvas is a painting that has been done on canvas. □ [+ by ] The show includes canvases by masters like Carpaccio, Canaletto and Guardi.

can|vass /kæ nvəs/ (canvasses , canvassing , canvassed )

1 VERB If you canvass for a particular person or political party, you go around an area trying to persuade people to vote for that person or party. □ [V + for ] I'm canvassing for the Conservative Party. ●  can|vass|er (canvassers ) N‑COUNT □  …a Conservative canvasser.

2 VERB If you canvass public opinion, you find out how people feel about a particular subject. □ [V n] Members of Parliament are spending the weekend canvassing opinion in their constituencies.

can|yon /kæ njən/ (canyons ) N‑COUNT A canyon is a long, narrow valley with very steep sides. □  …the Grand Canyon.

cap ◆◇◇ /kæ p/ (caps , capping , capped )

1 N‑COUNT A cap is a soft, flat hat with a curved part at the front which is called a peak. Caps are usually worn by men and boys. □  …a dark-blue baseball cap.

2 N‑COUNT A cap is a special hat which is worn as part of a uniform. □  …a frontier guard in olive-grey uniform and a peaked cap.

3 VERB [usu passive] If a sports player is capped , they are chosen to represent their country in a team game such as football, rugby, or cricket. [BRIT ] □ [be V -ed] Rees, 32, has been capped for England 23 times. □ [V -ed] …England's most capped rugby union player.