tilt

A slope or inclination.

The inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc.

The controlled vertical movement of a camera, or a device to achieve this.

A jousting contest.

An attempt at something, such as a tilt at public office.

A thrust, as with a lance.

A tilt hammer.

To slope or incline (something); to slant.

“Tilt the barrel to pour out its contents.”

(jousting) To charge (at someone) with a lance.

To be at an angle.

To point or thrust a weapon at.

To point or thrust (a weapon).

To forge (something) with a tilt hammer.

“to tilt steel in order to render it more ductile”

To play worse than usual (often as a result of previous bad luck or losses).

(of a machine) To intentionally let the ball fall down to the drain by disabling flippers and most targets, done as a punishment to the player when the machine is nudged too violently or frequently.

A canvas covering for carts, boats, etc.

Any covering overhead; especially, a tent.

To cover with a tilt, or awning.