Шукати
to tilt
01
нахиляти, переважити
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
нахиляти, похилити
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 chess player tilted the chessboard to gain a new perspective on the game.
The gardener tilted the potted plant to ensure proper drainage.
03
підкосити, жеребкувати
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
нахил, схил
pitching dangerously to one side
02
нахил, похила
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
03
схильність, указка
a slight but noticeable partiality
04
спір, суперечка
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
05
турнір, тілт
a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
Приклад
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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