tilt

[tɪlt]

tilt Definition

  • 1move or cause to move into a sloping position.
  • 2a sloping position or movement.
  • 3a biased view or perspective.

Using tilt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tilt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tower was tilting dangerously.

  • Example

    She tilted her head to one side.

  • Example

    He tilted the painting slightly to the left.

  • Example

    The article had a political tilt.

tilt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tilt

Antonyms for tilt

Phrases with tilt

  • at maximum speed or force

    Example

    The car was going at full tilt down the highway.

  • tilt at windmills

    to attack imaginary enemies or fight unwinnable or futile battles

    Example

    He's always tilting at windmills, trying to change things that can't be changed.

  • a medical device used to test for orthostatic hypotension and syncope

    Example

    The doctor ordered a tilt table test to diagnose the patient's fainting spells.

Origins of tilt

from Old English 'tyltan', meaning 'to lean over'

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Summary: tilt in Brief

The verb 'tilt' [tɪlt] means to move or cause to move into a sloping position. It can also refer to a biased view or perspective. Examples include 'The tower was tilting dangerously' and 'The article had a political tilt.' Phrases like 'at full tilt' denote maximum speed or force, while 'tilt at windmills' describes fighting unwinnable battles.

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