English dictionary
tilt
nounPronunciation
/tɪlt/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- 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.
verb
- To slope or incline (something); to slant.
- (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 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.
noun
- A canvas covering for carts, boats, etc.
- Any covering overhead; especially, a tent.
verb
- To cover with a tilt, or awning.
Example sentences
Tilt the barrel to pour out its contents.
to tilt steel in order to render it more ductile