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Uncommontilt
The correct spelling is tilt.
How to pronounce tilt
/tɪlt/
nounIPA: /tɪlt/
Say it like: Til-t
The correct spelling is tilt. A slope or inclination. For example: "Tilt the barrel to pour out its contents."
Usage Examples
“Tilt the barrel to pour out its contents.”
“to tilt steel in order to render it more ductile”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A slope or inclination.
- 2.The inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc.
- 3.The controlled vertical movement of a camera, or a device to achieve this.
- 4.A jousting contest.
- 5.An attempt at something, such as a tilt at public office.
verb
- 1.To slope or incline (something); to slant.
- 2.(jousting) To charge (at someone) with a lance.
- 3.To be at an angle.
- 4.To point or thrust a weapon at.
- 5.To point or thrust (a weapon).
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