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a·tilt

 (ə-tĭlt′)
adv. & adj.
1. In a tilted position; inclined upward.
2. Tilting or as if tilting with a lance.
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atilt

(əˈtɪlt)
adv, adj (postpositive)
1. in a tilted or inclined position
2. archaic in or as if in a joust
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a•tilt

(əˈtɪlt)

adj., adv.
1. with a tilt or inclination; tilted.
2. with the lance in hand in tilting.
[1555–65]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.atilt - departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontalatilt - departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"
canted, leaning, tilted, tipped
inclined - at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; "an inclined plane"
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