tilt

IPA: tˈɪɫt

A slope or inclination.
The inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc.
(photography) The controlled vertical movement of a camera, or a device to achieve this.
A jousting contest. (countable)
An attempt at something, such as a tilt at public office.
A thrust, as with a lance.
A tilt hammer.
(uncountable, poker, video games, chess, slang) A state of frustration and worsened performance resulting from a series of losses.
A canvas covering for carts, boats, etc.
Any covering overhead; especially, a tent.

(transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant.
(intransitive) To be at an angle.
(intransitive, jousting) To charge (at someone) with a lance.
(transitive) To point or thrust a weapon at.
(transitive) To point or thrust (a weapon).
To forge (something) with a tilt hammer.
(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.
(originally poker, video games, chess, slang) To enter a state of frustration and worsened performance resulting from a series of losses.
(transitive) To cover with a tilt, or awning.

Examples of "tilt" in Sentences

The painting on the wall began to tilt dangerously as the nail loosened
She tilted her head to the side, trying to catch a better view of the stage
The table leg was uneven, causing the whole surface to tilt slightly
The tower started to tilt as the builders realized their mistake in the foundation
He tilted his glass and poured the last drops of wine into his mouth