tilt, n.
(tilts)
(tilts)
pitching dangerously to one side
<noun.act>
careen rock sway tilt
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the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
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inclination lean leaning list tilt
sample sentences
"the tower had a pronounced tilt""the ship developed a list to starboard"
"he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
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a slight but noticeable partiality
<noun.cognition>
tilt
sample sentences
"the court's tilt toward conservative rulings"
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a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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arguing argument contention contestation controversy disceptation disputation tilt
sample sentences
"they were involved in a violent argument"
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a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
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joust tilt
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