About The Word Atilt
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Atilt
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What's The Definition Of Atilt?
[adj] departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Atilt: canted | inclined | leaning | tilted | tipped Related Terms | Find terms related to Atilt: See Also | Atilt In Webster's Dictionary \A*tilt"\, adv. [Pref. a- + tilt.]
1. In the manner of a tilter; in the position, or with the
action, of one making a thrust. ``To run atilt at men.''
--Hudibras.
2. In the position of a cask tilted, or with one end raised.
Note: [In this sense sometimes used as an adjective.]
Abroach, atilt, and run Even to the lees of
honor. --Beau. & Fl.
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