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tilt

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Verb

  1. To slope or incline (something); to slant.
  2. To be at an angle.
  3. To charge (at someone) with a lance.
  4. To point or thrust a weapon at.
  5. To point or thrust (a weapon).
  6. To forge (something) with a tilt hammer.
  7. 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.
  8. To enter a state of frustration and worsened performance resulting from a series of losses.
  9. To modify one's approach.
  10. To cover with a tilt, or awning.

Noun

  1. A slope or inclination.
  2. The inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc.
  3. The controlled vertical movement of a camera, or a device to achieve this.
  4. A jousting contest. (countable)
  5. An attempt at something, such as a tilt at public office.
  6. A thrust, as with a lance.
  7. A tilt hammer.
  8. A state of frustration and worsened performance resulting from a series of losses.
  9. A canvas covering for carts, boats, etc.
  10. Any covering overhead; especially, a tent.

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