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Meaning
Verb
●
To
slope
or
incline
(something); to slant.
●
To
be at
an angle.
●
To
charge
(at someone) with a lance.
●
To point or
thrust
a
weapon
at.
●
To point or
thrust
(a weapon).
●
To
forge
(something) with a
tilt
hammer.
●
In Pinball:
To
intentionally
let the
ball
fall down
to the
drain
by
disabling
flippers
and most
targets
, done as a
punishment
to the
player
when the
machine
is
nudged
too
violently
or frequently.
●
In Chess, Poker & Video games:
To
enter
a state of
frustration
and
worsened
performance
resulting
from a
series
of losses.
●
To
cover
with a
tilt
, or awning.
Noun
●
A
slope
or inclination.
●
The
inclination
of part of the body, such as
backbone
,
pelvis
,
head
, etc.
●
In Photography:
The
controlled
vertical
movement
of a
camera
, or a
device
to
achieve
this.
●
A
jousting
contest
. (countable)
●
An
attempt
at something, such as a
tilt
at public office.
●
In Spears:
A
thrust
,
as with
a lance.
●
A
tilt
hammer.
●
In Chess, Poker & Video games:
A state of
frustration
and
worsened
performance
resulting
from a
series
of losses.
●
A
canvas
covering
for
carts
,
boats
, etc.
●
Any
covering
overhead
; especially, a tent.
Sourced from
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Origin
tilt
English
telt
Middle English (1100-1500)
teld
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Wobble
Angle
Flip
Bend
Swing
Nudge
Spin
Rotate
Swivel
Pivot
Lean
Push
Slide
Rotation
Bounce
Curve
Shift
Turn
Flex
Drift
Recline
Motion
Pull
Fold
Shake
Thrust
Curvature
Move
Angles
Roll
Adjust
Throttle
Azimuth
Change
Drag
Touch
Flexion
Grip
Orientation
Displacement
Direction
Zoom
Bending
Vibrate
Shape
Trajectory
Position
Stretch
Elevation
Inclination
Axis
Adjustable
Movement
Pitch
Yaw
Clamp
Vibration
Deflection
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Rhymes
Silt
Gilt
Tilt
Lilt
Milt
Hilt
Wilt
Jilt
Kilt
Spilt
Guilt
Stilt
Built
Quilt
Rebuilt
Clinker-Built
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