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to tilt
01
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.
02
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.
03
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.
Tilt
01
pitching dangerously to one side
02
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
03
a slight but noticeable partiality
04
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
05
a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
