SINCE 1828
tilt
verb (1)
\ ˈtilt
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tilted;
tilting;
tilts
Definition of tilt
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: to cause to have an inclination
2a
: to point or thrust in or as if in a tilt
tilt a lance
b
: to charge against
tilt an adversary
tilt
noun (1)Definition of tilt (Entry 2 of 4)
b
: a sloping surface
b
: dispute, contention
3
: any of various contests resembling or suggesting tilting with lances
tilt
noun (2)Definition of tilt (Entry 3 of 4)
: a canopy for a wagon, boat, or stall
tilt
verb (2)
tilted;
tilting;
tilts
Definition of tilt (Entry 4 of 4)
: to cover or provide with a tilt
Other Words from tilt
Verb (1)
tiltable
\ ˈtil-tə-bəl
\
adjective
\
adjective
tilter
noun
Noun (1)
tilt
adjective
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tilt
verb
\ ˈtilt
\
\
tilted;
tilting
Kids Definition of tilt
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to move or shift so as to slant or tip
She tilted her head to one side.
tilt
nounKids Definition of tilt (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: slant entry 2
2
: speed entry 1 sense 2
We were traveling at full tilt.
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