Meaning Of The Word Tilt

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What's The Definition Of Tilt?

tilt
verb: If you tilt an object or if it tilts, it moves into a sloping position with one end or side higher than the other.
verb: If you tilt part of your body, usually your head, you move it slightly upwards or to one side.

tilt in American English 1
a medieval contest in which two armed horsemen thrust with lances in an attempt to unseat each other; joust
to cause to slope or slant; tip
to slope; incline; slant; tip
intransitive verb: to move into or assume a sloping position or direction
transitive verb: to cause to lean, incline, slope, or slant

tilt in American English 2
a cloth covering or canopy of a boat, stall, cart, etc.
to furnish or cover with a tilt
noun: a cover of coarse cloth, canvas, etc., as for a wagon
transitive verb: to furnish with a tilt

tilt in British English 1
noun: a slope or angle
verb: to incline or cause to incline at an angle

tilt in British English 2
noun: an awning or canopy, usually of canvas, for a boat, booth, etc
verb: to cover or provide with a tilt

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