nounπShareA slope or inclination."The slight tilts of the bookshelf made the books slide to one side. "positionattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc."The doctor checked the patient's posture and noticed a slight tilts in her pelvis. "bodymedicineanatomyphysiologypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe controlled vertical movement of a camera, or a device to achieve this.""The cameraman adjusted the tilts of the video camera to follow the basketball player as he moved up and down the court." "mediatechnologydevicecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA jousting contest."The history book described grand tilts where knights on horseback competed for honor and glory. "sporthistoryroyalentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn attempt at something, such as a tilt at public office."Her recent volunteer work suggests she is considering a tilts at local government. "politicsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thrust, as with a lance."The knight prepared for the joust, adjusting his shield to better withstand his opponent's tilts. "militaryweaponwaractionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tilt hammer."The blacksmith used a large tilts to shape the hot metal, its rhythmic hammering echoing through the workshop. "machinetechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slope or incline (something); to slant."Tilt the barrel to pour out its contents."positiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(jousting) To charge (at someone) with a lance."Sir Reginald tilts at his opponent, lance extended, hoping to unseat him. "sportwarhistoryactionmilitaryweapontraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be at an angle."The picture on the wall tilted slightly to the right. "positiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo point or thrust a weapon at."The knight tilts his lance, preparing to charge at his opponent. "weaponactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo point or thrust (a weapon)."The knight tilts his lance, preparing to charge. "weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo forge (something) with a tilt hammer."to tilt steel in order to render it more ductile"machinetechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play worse than usual (often as a result of previous bad luck or losses)."After losing three games in a row, Michael started to tilt, making silly mistakes he usually wouldn't. "attitudeemotionmindgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a machine) To intentionally let the ball fall down to the drain by disabling flippers and most targets, done as a punishment to the player when the machine is nudged too violently or frequently."After Mark shook the pinball machine too many times, it tilts, ending his game. "entertainmentgamemachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA canvas covering for carts, boats, etc."The farmer spread the heavy canvas tilt over the wagon to protect the vegetables from the rain. "materialnauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny covering overhead; especially, a tent."After a long day of travel, we were grateful to finally reach the campsite and set up our tilts for the night. "materialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with a tilt, or awning."The market vendor tilts his stall with a large canvas to protect the fruit from the afternoon sun. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading