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DictionarytiltLeaning position
noun / verb

tilt

TILT/tɪlt/

A lean toward one side.

The woman tilts the tray by lifting one end.

A woman lifts one end of a rectangular tray while keeping the other end low, visibly tilting its surface above a level tabletop.
Etymology
tiltMiddle Englishto topple, push over

Tilten meant to fall down or push something over. The modern sense of leaning or sloping perhaps developed through the idea of being, or being made, likely to fall over.

In context

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More examples

  • The picture hangs at a slight tilt.
  • She tilts her head to look under the table.
  • The new policy tilts the balance in favor of renters.

Forms

tilt · tilts · tilted · tilting

Similar words

lean
Often suggests resting against support or bending from upright.
slant
Emphasizes an angled line or surface rather than movement.
tip
Often suggests movement far enough to spill or fall.