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Having, or running in, a slanted or oblique direction
“Begun in the 15th century and completed in the next century, the tilting tower looks as though it could topple at any moment.”
Displaying or engaging in violence, combat, or aggression
Present participle for to move or cause to move into a sloping position
“It sort of felt like nothing was solid, like the street would tilt all of a sudden and throw me off.”
(tilt at) Present participle for to charge (at someone) with a lance
“St. Simon never liked anybody to tilt at him without making a return thrust.”
(tilt with) Present participle for to compete against someone, especially in a jousting contest
“Saracen came boldly up to him and said in his Saracenic tongue that if he pleased, he would tilt with him.”
Present participle for to engage or contend against other competitors in a contest
Present participle for to tip, especially one's hat as a greeting
Present participle for to advance in a coy, furtive, or unobtrusive manner
Present participle for to make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements
Present participle for to cause disarray or disorganization in the order of
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