TILT

(noun) pitching dangerously to one side
synonyms : careen , rock , sway
The careen put them in great danger. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) 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"
synonyms : inclination , lean , leaning , list
(noun) a slight but noticeable partiality
"the court's tilt toward conservative rulings"
(noun) a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
"they were involved in a violent argument"
synonyms : arguing , argument , contention , contestation , controversy , disceptation , disputation
(noun) a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
synonyms : joust
(verb) charge with a tilt
(verb) heel over
"The tower is tilting", "The ceiling is slanting"
synonyms : cant , cant over , pitch , slant
(verb) move sideways or in an unsteady way
"The ship careened out of control"
synonyms : careen , shift , wobble
(verb) to incline or bend from a vertical position
"She leaned over the banister"
synonyms : angle , lean , slant , tip

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