单词 | tilt |
释义 | Word Frequency tilt 1(tɪlt) verb 1. to incline or cause to incline at an angle 2. (usually intr) to attack or overthrow (a person or people) in a tilt or joust 3. (when intr, often foll by at) to aim or thrust to tilt a lance 4. (transitive) to work or forge with a tilt hammer noun 5. a slope or angle at a tilt 6. the act of tilting 7. (esp in medieval Europe) a. a jousting contest b. a thrust with a lance or pole delivered during a tournament 8. an attempt to win a contest 9. tilt hammer 10. full tilt Derived forms tilter (ˈtilter) noun Word origin Old English tealtian; related to Dutch touteren to totter, Norwegian tylta to tiptoe, tylten unsteadyWord Frequency tilt 2(tɪlt) noun 1. an awning or canopy, usually of canvas, for a boat, booth, etc verb 2. (transitive) to cover or provide with a tilt Word origin Old English teld; related to Old High German zelt tent, Old Norse tjald tent |
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