tilt

Meaning

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.
6. A thrust, as with a lance.
7. To slope or incline (something); to slant.
8. (jousting) To charge (at someone) with a lance.
9. To be at an angle.
10. To point or thrust a weapon at.
11. To point or thrust (a weapon).
12. To forge (something) with a tilt hammer.
13. A canvas covering for carts, boats, etc.
14. Any covering overhead; especially, a tent.
15. To cover with a tilt, or awning.

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Sources

1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data