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TILT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Tilt.

How to pronounce tilt:

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Tilt - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
joust12

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

Example: "They were involved in a violent argument"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arguing9argument11contention12contestation14controversy19disceptation17disputation14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conflict15difference19difference of opiniondispute10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A slight but noticeable partiality

Example: "The court's tilt toward conservative rulings"

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

Example: "The tower had a pronounced tilt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inclination13lean4leaning8list4

Pitching dangerously to one side

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
careen8rock10sway10

Tilt - as a verb

To incline or bend from a vertical position

Example: "She leaned over the banister"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
angle6lean4slant5tip5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bend7flex14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Heel over

Example: "The tower is tilting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cant6cant overpitch12slant5

Move sideways or in an unsteady way

Example: "The ship careened out of control"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
careen8shift11wobble13

Charge with a tilt

Example Sentences

"She adjusted the tilt of the car seat for better comfort."
"The slight tilt of the picture frame made it look crooked on the wall."
"The table had a noticeable tilt to one side."
"The spacecraft's attitude control system allowed it to adjust its tilt."
"He felt a sudden tilt in the ship as it hit rough waves."
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Word Game Points

Is TILT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tilt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TILT has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is TILT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tilt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TILT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is TILT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tilt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TILT has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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