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to tilt
01
inclinar, tiltar
to incline or lean in a particular direction
Intransitive
Example
Right now, the tower of blocks is tilting dangerously as the child adds another block.
The bookshelf tilted dangerously after one of its legs gave way.
The building began to tilt precariously after the foundation weakened.
02
inclinar, tiltar
to deliberately adjust or position an object in such a way that it leans or slopes
Transitive: to tilt sth
Example
The artist tilted the canvas at a slight angle to achieve a dynamic composition for the abstract painting.
The gardener tilted the potted plant to ensure proper drainage.
The chess player tilted the chessboard to gain a new perspective on the game.
03
tiltar, participar en un torneo de justas
to engage in a jousting match, typically involving knights on horseback charging at each other with lances
Intransitive
Example
In the medieval jousting arena, the two skilled jousters tilted with impressive precision.
The brave knights prepared to tilt in the grand tournament, charging at each other with lances.
Spectators cheered as the knights mounted their horses, ready to tilt in a fierce competition.
Tilt
01
inclinación, pendiente
pitching dangerously to one side
02
inclinación, pendiente
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
03
sesgo, tendencia
a slight but noticeable partiality
04
controversia, disputa
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
05
juego de justas, tilt
a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
Ejemplo
Right now, the tower of blocks is tilting dangerously as the child adds another block.
The bookshelf tilted dangerously after one of its legs gave way.
The building began to tilt precariously after the foundation weakened.
Last night, the picture on the wall tilted slightly after someone accidentally bumped into it.
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