tilt

noun

  1. 1

    pitching dangerously to one side

  2. 2

    the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

    the tower had a pronounced tilt

    the ship developed a list to starboard

  3. 3

    a slight but noticeable partiality

    the court's tilt toward conservative rulings

  4. 4

    a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

    they were involved in a violent argument

  5. 5

    a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances

verb

  1. 1

    charge with a tilt

  2. 2

    heel over

    The tower is tilting

    The ceiling is slanting

  3. 3

    move sideways or in an unsteady way

    The ship careened out of control

  4. 4

    to incline or bend from a vertical position

    She leaned over the banister

Synonyms

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