tilt
/tˈɪlt/
Explore definitions, synonyms, and language insights of tilt
Definitions
Noun
a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
Noun
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
Noun
a slight but noticeable partiality; "the court''s tilt toward conservative rulings"
Noun
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
Noun
pitching dangerously to one side
Verb
to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"
Verb
heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting"
Verb
move sideways or in an unsteady way; "The ship careened out of control"
Verb
charge with a tilt
Synonyms
angle
arguing
argument
cant
cant over
careen
contention
contestation
controversy
disceptation
disputation
inclination
joust
lean
leaning
list
pitch
rock
shift
slant
sway
tip
wobble