Collins English-English Dictionary

tilt [tɪlt]

1. 1. vb to incline or cause to incline at an angle

2. 2. vb [usually intr] to attack or overthrow (a person or people) in a tilt or joust

3. 3. vb [when intr, often foll by at] to aim or thrust

   to tilt a lance

4. 4. vt. [tr] to work or forge with a tilt hammer

5. 5. n a slope or angle

   at a tilt

6. 6. n the act of tilting

7. 7. n a jousting contest

8. 8. n a thrust with a lance or pole delivered during a tournament

9. 9. n an attempt to win a contest

10. 10. n See tilt hammer

11. 11. n [Etymology] Old English tealtian; related to Dutch touteren to totter, Norwegian tylta to tiptoe, tylten unsteady

tilt [tɪlt]

1. 1. n an awning or canopy, usually of canvas, for a boat, booth, etc

2. 2. vt. [tr] to cover or provide with a tilt

3. 3. vt. [Etymology] Old English teld; related to Old High German zelt tent, Old Norse tjald tent