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Having, or running in, a slanted or oblique direction
“The tilted painting on the wall gave the room a whimsical and playful feel.”
Slanted, curled or bending to one side
“The tilted bookshelf leaned against the wall, giving the room a whimsical and slightly off-kilter feel.”
Inclined in a physical sense
Past tense for to move or cause to move into a sloping position
“It sort of felt like nothing was solid, like the street would tilt all of a sudden and throw me off.”
(tilt at) Past tense for to charge (at someone) with a lance
“St. Simon never liked anybody to tilt at him without making a return thrust.”
(tilt with) Past tense for to compete against someone, especially in a jousting contest
“Saracen came boldly up to him and said in his Saracenic tongue that if he pleased, he would tilt with him.”
Past tense for to engage or contend against other competitors in a contest
Past tense for to tip, especially one's hat as a greeting
Past tense for to advance in a coy, furtive, or unobtrusive manner
Past tense for to cause disarray or disorganization in the order of
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