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tilt

1 tilt /ˈtɪlt/ verb
tilts; tilted; tilting
1 tilt
/ˈtɪlt/
verb
tilts; tilted; tilting
Britannica Dictionary definition of TILT
: to lift or move (something) so that one side is higher than another side
[+ object]
[no object]
[+ object] : to move (your head, chin, etc.) up, down, or to one side
: to influence (something) or to change so that a particular result or occurrence is more likely, a particular group is favored, etc.
[+ object]
[no object]

tilt at

[phrasal verb]
tilt at (someone or something) British : to attack (someone or something) in writing or speech
tilt at windmills : to use time and energy to attack an enemy or problem that is not real or important
2 tilt /ˈtɪlt/ noun
plural tilts
2 tilt
/ˈtɪlt/
noun
plural tilts
Britannica Dictionary definition of TILT
[count]
: the state of having one side higher than the other
: the state of favoring one person, belief, etc., over another
: a change of the actions or opinions of a person or group in a particular direction
US, informal : a game or competition between two people, teams, etc.
British
: an attempt to win something + at
: a written or spoken attack on someone or something + at

(at) full tilt

: as fast as possible : at high speed