noun
tilting
Tilting (noun) means the act or motion of leaning or slanting. Example: “The tilting of the ship worried the passengers.”
noun
1
The act or motion of leaning or slanting.
"The tilting of the ship worried the passengers."
2
Historical: jousting, or charging at an opponent with a lance.
"The knights trained for tilting all summer."
How to use tilting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of tilting — either literally leaning, or historically, jousting.
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- Plural
- tiltings
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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.
