noun

tilting

Tilting (noun) means the act or motion of leaning or slanting. Example: “The tilting of the ship worried the passengers.”

noun

The act or motion of leaning or slanting.

"The tilting of the ship worried the passengers."

Historical: jousting, or charging at an opponent with a lance.

"The knights trained for tilting all summer."

How to use tilting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action of tilting — either literally leaning, or historically, jousting.

Word forms

tiltings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tilting” mean?

The word “tilting” means the act or motion of leaning or slanting. In plain terms, the action of tilting — either literally leaning, or historically, jousting.

How do you use “tilting” in a sentence?

Here is “tilting” used in a sentence: “The tilting of the ship worried the passengers.”

What part of speech is “tilting”?

“Tilting” is a noun.

How many meanings does “tilting” have?

“Tilting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or motion of leaning or slanting.