tilt
Pronunciation: [tɪlt]
Word
Context: "movement"
(verb) to move something so that one side is higher than the other side. Imagine when you tilt a toy or a table; it’s not flat anymore, and one end is up in the air.
Example
She tilted the picture to make it look straight on the wall.
Example
He didn't tilt the cup, so it stayed upright and didn't spill.
Example
Can you tilt the board to see if the ball rolls down?
Context: "angle"
(noun) an angle or position that is not flat. When something has a tilt, one part is higher or lower than the rest, like when you lean a chair back.
Example
The tilt of the chair made it very comfortable to sit in.
Example
The picture had no tilt; it was perfectly level.
Example
What angle is the tilt of the screen?
Context: "structure"
(noun) a way of describing when something is set at an angle, which can be meant for a purpose, like a tilted roof that helps rain slide off.
Example
The roof had a slight tilt to help with drainage.
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The wall was completely vertical with no tilt, so the rain could gather.
Example
Does the structure of the building have any tilt for water drainage?
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