Tilt (Verb)

Meaning ¹

To incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• The sail tilted in the strong gust of wind, threatening to capsize the boat.
• Carefully, she tilted the vase to examine the intricate designs etched on the bottom.
• He tilted his head, trying to get a better view of the painting on the wall.
• The ladder began to tilt as he climbed higher, causing him to lose his balance.
• The artist tilted the canvas to get a better perspective on the composition.

Synonyms

• Lean
• Slant
• Tip
• Angle

Hypernyms

• Bend

Hyponyms

• Lean Back
• Pitch
• List
• Weather
• Slope

Related Words

• Tilt (noun)

Meaning ²

Heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Cant Over
• Pitch
• Slant
• Cant

Hypernyms

• Move

Hyponyms

• Cock

Related Words

• Tilter (noun)
• Tilt (noun)

Meaning ³

Charge with a tilt.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Related Words

• Tilter (noun)
• Tilt (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Move sideways or in an unsteady way; "The ship careened out of control".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Shift
• Careen
• Wobble

Hypernyms

• Move

Related Words

• Tilt (noun)