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Definition of tilt-up

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to a method of constructing concrete walls in which the slabs are cast in horizontal position and then tilted up into place tilt-up building

tiltup

noun
plural -s

Definition of tiltup (Entry 2 of 2)

: tilt sense 6

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History and Etymology for tilt-up

Adjective

from tilt up, verb

Noun

from tilt up, verb

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“Tilt-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tilt-up. Accessed 17 May. 2022.

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