Definition of "tilt" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant.

   • Tilt the barrel to pour out its contents.

2. (intransitive) To be at an angle.

3. (intransitive, jousting) To charge (at someone) with a lance.

4. (transitive) To point or thrust a weapon at.

5. (transitive) To point or thrust (a weapon).

6. To forge (something) with a tilt hammer.

   • to tilt steel in order to render it more ductile

7. (pinball, of a machine) 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. (originally poker, video games, chess, slang) To enter a state of frustration and worsened performance resulting from a series of losses.

9. (figurative) To modify one's approach.

noun

1. A slope or inclination.

2. The inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc.

3. (photography) 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. (uncountable, poker, video games, chess, slang) A state of frustration and worsened performance resulting from a series of losses.

   • to go on tilt

noun

1. A canvas covering for carts, boats, etc.

2. Any covering overhead; especially, a tent.

verb

1. (transitive) To cover with a tilt, or awning.