Definitions

1. verb

to incline or bend from a vertical position, especially to one side.

“The boat began to tilt as it hit the waves.”

2. noun

an inclination or slant, especially to one side.

“The tilt of the roof made it difficult to walk on.”

3. noun

a deliberate or skillful act of misjudging or misleading the opponent, especially in sports.

“The tennis player’s tilt allowed her to deceive her opponent.”

4. noun

a position of advantage or a skillful act in a game or situation.

“The team’s tilt in the game gave them a higher chance of winning.”

5. noun

a slight or barely perceptible movement, especially of the head or a part of the body.

“She gave a slight tilt of her head to show she understood.”

6. noun

a device for adjusting the direction of something, especially a beam of light or a beam of radiation.

“The lens had a tilt to correct the image.”

7. noun

a slight or temporary deviation from a normal or expected course.

“The company’s tilt in the market led to a loss of customers.”