n. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"

n. a slight but noticeable partiality; "the court's tilt toward conservative rulings"

n. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"

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

v. charge with a tilt

v. heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting"

v. move sideways or in an unsteady way; "The ship careened out of control"

v. to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"