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to tilt
01
incliner, pencher
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.
Last night, the picture on the wall tilted slightly after someone accidentally bumped into it.
The building began to tilt precariously after the foundation weakened.
02
incliner, pencher
to deliberately adjust or position an object in such a way that it leans or slopes
Transitive: to tilt sth
Example
The gardener tilted the potted plant to ensure proper drainage.
To optimize sunlight exposure, the solar panels were tilted towards the sun.
The artist tilted the canvas at a slight angle to achieve a dynamic composition for the abstract painting.
03
tilter, faire une joute
to engage in a jousting match, typically involving knights on horseback charging at each other with lances
Intransitive
Example
The brave knights prepared to tilt in the grand tournament, charging at each other with lances.
In the medieval jousting arena, the two skilled jousters tilted with impressive precision.
Spectators cheered as the knights mounted their horses, ready to tilt in a fierce competition.
Tilt
01
inclinaison, pente
pitching dangerously to one side
02
inclinaison, pente
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
03
penchant, inclinaison
a slight but noticeable partiality
04
controverse, dispute
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
05
joute, tilt
a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
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