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tilt

/tɪlt/
noun
  1. A slope or inclination.

  2. The inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc.

  3. The controlled vertical movement of a camera, or a device to achieve this.

verb
  1. To slope or incline (something); to slant.

    "Tilt the barrel to pour out its contents."

  2. (jousting) To charge (at someone) with a lance.

  3. To be at an angle.

Synonymsincline, slant, slope

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