tilt

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of tilting or causing to tilt; a slight incline or slant.

  - "He tilted the glass to get a better view of the sunset."
  - "The wind caused the tree to tilt in the storm."

• Noun

  A position of inclination; a slanting direction.

  - "The tower had a distinct tilt."
  - "The field was tilted towards the east."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɪlt/
   
   
   
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2. /tɪlt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

incline , slant , slope

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tilt
fillet , better , letter , meter

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Variants

List of all variants of tilt that leads to same result
tilt , tiltable , tilted , tilter , tilters , tilting , tilts , tilt-rotor , tilt-rotors , tilt at , tilted at , tilting at , tilts at , tilt at windmills , at full tilt , full tilt , shift the balance of power , shift/tip/tilt the balance of power , tilt the balance of power , tip the balance of power

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Etymology

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Old English 'tiltan' meaning 'to tilt, turn, list'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tilt' is also used in astronomy to describe the tilt of the Earth's axis.

2. In some cultures, a tilted hat is a sign of respect.

3. The world's tallest leaning tower is the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, which has a tilt of approximately 4 degrees.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tilt angle: The degree of tilt or incline measured in degrees.

2. Tilt table: A medical device used to test orthostatic intolerance by tilting the patient to various angles.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tilt' is often used metaphorically to describe a challenge or competition. In art, a tilted perspective can create a sense of instability or unease. In music, a 'tilt' can refer to a change in musical direction or genre.

How to Memorize "tilt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person tilting an object in their hand.
   - Visualize a building with a distinct tilt.
   - Imagine a racecar driver leaning into a turn.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tilt' with the act of tilting or inclining.
   - Think of a tilted picture or a tilted surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'tilt' as 'time for incline, lean towards it'.

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