tilts

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Noun

tilts noun

A slope or inclination.
The inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc.
The controlled vertical movement of a camera, or a device to achieve this.
A jousting contest.

tilts noun

A canvas covering for carts, boats, etc.
Any covering overhead; especially, a tent.

Verb

tilts verb

To slope or incline (something); to slant.“Tilt the barrel to pour out its contents.”
(jousting) To charge (at someone) with a lance.
To be at an angle.
To point or thrust a weapon at.

tilts verb

To cover with a tilt, or awning.

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Synonyms

incline slant slope inclination lean leaning sway tip wobble joust contention contestation arguing controversy list argument shift cant

Rhymes

stilts gilts hilts diltz shilts biltz dilts hiltz kilts piltz

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