Clues for the word "CANTON"

We've had 24 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 31 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on July 29, 2025.

Definition of canton

n. - A song or canto
n. - A small portion; a division; a compartment.
n. - A small community or clan.
n. - A small territorial district; esp. one of the twenty-two independent states which form the Swiss federal republic; in France, a subdivision of an arrondissement. See Arrondissement.
n. - A division of a shield occupying one third part of the chief, usually on the dexter side, formed by a perpendicular line from the top of the shield, meeting a horizontal line from the side.
v. i. - To divide into small parts or districts; to mark off or separate, as a distinct portion or division.
v. i. - To allot separate quarters to, as to different parts or divisions of an army or body of troops.