tilt

• Sustantivo con varios significados: combate entre dos caballeros a caballo con lanzas romas; acción de habla polémica o desacuerdo; ligero pero notable sesgo o inclinación; propiedad de una línea o superficie de desviarse de la vertical; o peligrosa escora hacia un lado.

A noun with multiple meanings: a combat between two mounted knights using blunted lances; a contentious speech act or dispute; a slight but noticeable partiality; the property of a line or surface deviating from the vertical; or a dangerous pitching to one side.

1. Jousting combatC1formalsport

   A combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances.

   Justa (combate entre caballeros)

   • The knights prepared for the tilt at the tournament.
   • He was unhorsed during the first tilt.
   • The crowd cheered as the lances clashed in the tilt.

   Sinónimoscombatjousttournamenttourney

2. Disagreement or disputeB2formal

   A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.

   Disputa o desacuerdo

   • They had a tilt over the budget allocation.
   • The debate turned into a heated tilt between the two candidates.
   • His comments sparked a tilt with the opposition.

   Sinónimosaltercationargumentclashdisputequarrelrow

   Antónimosaccordagreementconsensus

3. Slight biasB2formal

   A slight but noticeable partiality or preference.

   Parcialidad leve

   • The article had a tilt towards conservative views.
   • There is a slight tilt in favor of the new policy.
   • His decision showed a tilt towards his own interests.

   Sinónimosbiasinclinationleaningpartialitypredilectionpredispositionpreferenceproclivityslanttendency

   Antónimosfairnessimpartialityneutralityobjectivity

4. Slope or angleB1formaltechnical

   The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical.

   Inclinación

   • The tower has a noticeable tilt to one side.
   • Adjust the tilt of the screen for better visibility.
   • The tilt of the roof helps rainwater drain off.

   Sinónimosanglecantinclinationinclineleanlistpitchslantslope

   Antónimosflatnesshorizontallevelverticality

5. Dangerous leaningB2formaltechnical

   Pitching dangerously to one side, as in a ship or vehicle.

   Inclinación peligrosa

   • The ship developed a dangerous tilt during the storm.
   • The car's tilt on the icy road alarmed the driver.
   • The aircraft's tilt corrected as the pilot regained control.

   Sinónimoscantheelinclineleanlistlurchslant

   Antónimosbalancestability

• Verbo que indica la acción de mover o hacer que algo se mueva a una posición inclinada, o bien señalar una preferencia o tendencia hacia algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or causing something to move into a sloping position, or to have a preference or bias towards something.

1. Incline or leanB1formal

   To move or cause something to move into a sloping position.

   Inclinar o ladear

   • She tilted her head to listen more carefully.
   • The table tilted when he put the heavy box on one side.
   • He tilted the mirror to see his reflection better.

   Sinónimoscantcareenheelinclineleanlistslantslopetip

   Antónimoslevelstraighten

2. Heel overB2formal

   To lean or list to one side, especially of a ship or vehicle.

   Escorar o ladearse

   • The boat tilted dangerously in the strong wind.
   • The car tilted as it went around the sharp curve.
   • The ship tilted to starboard during the storm.

   Sinónimoscantcareenheelinclineleanlistslanttip

3. Move unsteadilyB2informal

   To move or shift sideways in an unsteady or unbalanced way.

   Bambolearse, inclinarse

   • The ladder tilted as he reached for the top shelf.
   • The stack of books tilted and then fell over.
   • He tilted on his heels after the sudden stop.

   Sinónimoscareenlurchreelstaggerswayteeterwobble

4. Charge with a tiltC1formalbritish

   To attack or charge at someone or something, especially in a jousting context.

   Cargar con lanza

   • The knight tilted at his opponent with a lance.
   • They tilted against each other in the tournament.
   • He tilted his horse forward and charged.

   Sinónimosattackchargeclashcombatengagejoust