tilt

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.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: поединок между двумя конными рыцарями с использованием тупых копий; спорное речевое действие или разногласие; незначительная, но заметная предвзятость; свойство линии или поверхности отклоняться от вертикали; или опасный крен на одну сторону.esSustantivo 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.frNom avec plusieurs sens : joute entre deux chevaliers à cheval avec des lances émoussées ; action orale contestataire ou désaccord ; légère mais notable partialité ; propriété d'une ligne ou d'une surface de s'écarter de la verticale ; ou inclinaison dangereuse d'un côté.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein Reitturnier oder Zweikampf zwischen zwei berittenen Rittern mit stumpfen Lanzen; eine vorgebrachte Meinung oder ein Streitpunkt; eine leichte, aber wahrnehmbare Voreingenommenheit; die Neigung einer Linie oder Fläche von der Vertikalen; oder eine gefährliche Schräglage zur Seite.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: justa entre dois cavaleiros armados com lanças rombadas; ação verbal polêmica ou desentendimento; tendência pequena, mas perceptível; propriedade de uma linha ou superfície de se desviar da vertical; ou inclinação perigosa para um lado.zh多义词：两名骑士用钝矛进行的马上比枪；争论或言语冲突；轻微但明显的偏见；线条或表面偏离垂直的状态；或危险的侧倾。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: مبارزة بين فارسين مسلحين برمح غير محدد؛ فعل كلامي خلافي أو نزاع؛ تحيّز طفيف لكن ملحوظ؛ خاصية انحراف خط أو سطح عن العمودي؛ أو ميل خطير إلى أحد الجانبين.

1. Jousting combat C1 formal sport

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

   • 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.

   ruРыцарский поединокesJusta (combate entre caballeros)frJoute équestredeRitterliches TjostierenptJustazh马上长枪比武arالمبارزة بالفروسية بالرماح

   Sinônimos: combatjousttournamenttourney

2. Disagreement or dispute B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСпор или разногласиеesDisputa o desacuerdofrDispute, désaccorddeStreit oder MeinungsverschiedenheitptDiscussão ou desacordozh争执或分歧arخلاف أو نزاع

   Sinônimos: altercationargumentclashdisputequarrelrow

   Antônimos: accordagreementconsensus

3. Slight bias B2 formal

   A slight but noticeable partiality or preference.

   • 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.

   ruУклонesParcialidad levefrLéger parti prisdeNeigungptTendênciazh倾向arتحيّز طفيف

   Sinônimos: biasinclinationleaningpartialitypredilectionpredispositionpreferenceproclivityslanttendency

   Antônimos: fairnessimpartialityneutralityobjectivity

4. Slope or angle B1 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruНаклонesInclinaciónfrInclinaisondeNeigungptInclinaçãozh倾斜arميل

   Sinônimos: anglecantinclinationinclineleanlistpitchslantslope

   Antônimos: flatnesshorizontallevelverticality

5. Dangerous leaning B2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruОпасный наклонesInclinación peligrosafrInclinaison dangereusedeGefährliche NeigungptInclinação perigosazh危险的倾斜arميل خطير

   Sinônimos: cantheelinclineleanlistlurchslant

   Antônimos: balancestability

• tilts plural form
• tilts' possessive plural form
• tilt's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по перемещению или вызыванию перемещения чего-либо в наклонное положение, или для указания на предпочтение или склонность к чему-либо.esVerbo 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.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de déplacer ou faire déplacer quelque chose dans une position inclinée, ou pour indiquer une préférence ou une tendance vers quelque chose.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um eine Bewegung in eine schräge Position oder das Verursachen einer solchen zu bezeichnen, oder um eine Vorliebe oder Neigung zu etwas auszudrücken.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de mover ou fazer mover algo para uma posição inclinada, ou para expressar preferência ou inclinação por algo.zh表示使某物倾斜或使某物处于倾斜状态的动词；也用于表示偏向、倾向于或偏好某事物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إمالة الشيء أو جعله مائلًا، أو للإشارة إلى الميل أو الانحياز أو تفضيل شيء على آخر.

1. Incline or lean B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНаклонятьesInclinar o ladearfrincliner, pencherdeNeigenptInclinarzh倾斜arيميل

   Sinônimos: cantcareenheelinclineleanlistslantslopetip

   Antônimos: levelstraighten

2. Heel over B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНакренитьсяesEscorar o ladearsefrS'incliner / pencherdeSich neigenptInclinar-sezh倾斜arمالَ إلى أحد الجانبين

   Sinônimos: cantcareenheelinclineleanlistslanttip

3. Move unsteadily B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruНаклонятьсяesBambolearse, inclinarsefrBasculement instabledeSich neigenptInclinar-sezh倾斜arالميلان والتمايل

   Sinônimos: careenlurchreelstaggerswayteeterwobble

4. Charge with a tilt C1 formal british

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

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

   ruАтаковать с наклономesCargar con lanzafrCharger avec la lance baisséedeMit eingelegter Lanze angreifenptAtacar com lança em justazh持矛冲锋arالهجوم بالرمح في المبارزة

   Sinônimos: attackchargeclashcombatengagejoust

• tilted past participle
• tilted past simple
• tilting present participle
• tilts third person singular