Pronunciation: /tɪlt/
noun a sloping position or movement
A1 The table had a slight tilt to one side.
A2 She adjusted the camera's tilt to get a better angle.
B1 The ship began to list to one side, causing a noticeable tilt.
B2 The tilt of the painting on the wall added an interesting dynamic to the room.
C1 The tilt of the Earth's axis is responsible for the changing seasons.
C2 The tilt of the political landscape shifted dramatically after the election.
verb to move or cause to move into a sloping position
A1 The cat tilted its head curiously.
A2 She tilted the glass to pour the water carefully.
B1 He tilted the camera to get a better angle for the photo.
B2 The ship began to tilt to one side in the rough waters.
C1 The politician tried to tilt the debate in his favor with his persuasive arguments.
C2 The dancer tilted her body gracefully as she moved across the stage.
formal The painting was hung slightly tilted on the wall.
informal Can you tilt your head a bit to the left for the photo?
slang I love how the skateboarders tilt their boards while doing tricks.
figurative Her perspective on the issue began to tilt in favor of the opposing argument.
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