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   tilt

   /tɪlt/

   verb

   • 1. move or cause to move into a sloping position: "the floor tilted slightly" Similar leantiplistslopecamberbankslantinclinepitchdipcantbevelanglecockheelcareenbendbe at an angleOpposite levelrightbe/come levelbe/come upright
   • ▪ change or cause to change in favour of one person or thing as opposed to another: "the balance of industrial power tilted towards the workers"
   • ▪ move (a camera) in a vertical plane: "tilting the camera causes convergence of upright lines"
   • 2. (in jousting) thrust at with a lance or other weapon: historical "he tilts at his prey" Similar chargerushrunlungeprodpokejabthrustjousttourneyenter the listscontendsparfightclash
   • ▪ engage in a contest with: archaic "I resolved never to tilt with a French lady in compliment"

   noun

   • 1. a sloping position or movement: "the tilt of her head" Similar slopelistcambergradientbankslantinclinepitchdipcantbevelangleheelgradedowngradeupgradenoddiptipinclinationcockbob
   • ▪ an upwards or downwards pivoting movement of a camera: "pans and tilts"
   • ▪ an inclination or bias: "the longlist indicates a tilt towards books with a fair bit of action"
   • 2. a combat for exercise or sport between two men on horseback with lances; a joust. historical Similar jousttournamenttourneylistscombatcontestfightduel
   • ▪ an attempt at winning (something) or defeating (someone): "a tilt at the European Cup" Similar attempt onbid forinformal:gocrackshot
   • 3. a small hut in a forest. Canadian

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘fall or cause to fall, topple’): perhaps related to Old English tealt ‘unsteady’, or perhaps of Scandinavian origin and related to Norwegian tylten ‘unsteady’ and Swedish tulta ‘totter’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tilter noun

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTILT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Tilt is a verb that means to move something into a sloping position, or a noun that means a sloping position or a move in a particular direction. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and idioms of tilt with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     TILT meaning: 1. to (cause to) move into a sloping position:...

   • Znaczenie Tilt, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     tilt definicja: 1. to (cause to) move into a sloping...

   • Tilt: Arabic Translation

     TILT translate: يَميل / يَتَّكِىء. Learn more in the...

   • Tilt Spanish Translation

     TILT translate: inclinar, inclinarse, inclinar. Learn more...

   • Tilt: Polish Translation

     TILT translate: przechylać (się), przechylać, przechył....

   • Tilt: Italian Translation

     TILT translate: inclinare, inclinarsi, inclinarsi,...

   • Tilt: Thai Translation

     tilt translate: เอียง, การเอียงลาด. Learn more in the...

   • Tilt: Russian Translation

     TILT translate: наклонять(ся), откидывать(ся) . Learn more...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tiltTilt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word tilt, from causing an inclination to participating in a contest. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of tilt.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTILT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of tilt as a verb and a noun, with examples of how to use it in sentences and idioms. Find out how to pronounce tilt and see translations in different languages.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › tiltTILT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to move into or assume a sloping position or direction. to strike, thrust, or charge with a lance or the like (usually followed by at ). to engage in a joust, tournament, or similar contest. (of a camera) to move on its vertical axis: The camera tilts downward for an overhead shot. to incline in opinion, feeling, etc.; lean:

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › tiltTilt - definition of tilt by The Free Dictionary

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   Tilt can mean to cause to slope, to attack with a lance, to have a preference, or to cover with a canopy. See different meanings, synonyms, idioms, and examples of tilt in various contexts.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tiltTilt - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Tilt is both a noun and a verb. It has many shades of meaning, but most involve a slope or slant. When you're dizzy from eating too much, you might tilt when you walk away from the table. The verb tilt can also indicate a slight preference for one thing over another.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › tilttilt | meaning of tilt in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   Tilt can be a verb meaning to move or position something unevenly, or a noun meaning a preference or an attack. Learn how to use tilt in different contexts with examples and synonyms.