Tilt: meaning, definitions and examples
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tilt
[ tษชlt ]
in photography
A tilt refers to the rotation of a camera on its vertical axis. It is often used to create a sense of depth or to adjust the focal plane to capture a specific area in focus.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The photographer used a tilt to capture the entire building in the frame.
- She adjusted the tilt of the camera to focus on the flowers in the foreground.
to lean or incline
To tilt means to move or cause to move into a sloping position. It can also refer to a confrontation or a conflict between two parties.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He tilted the painting slightly to the left for better visibility.
- The two teams were about to tilt in a fierce debate.
Translations
Translations of the word "tilt" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inclinar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคพเคต
๐ฉ๐ช neigen
๐ฎ๐ฉ miring
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐั ะธะป
๐ต๐ฑ pochyliฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพใใ (katamukeru)
๐ซ๐ท incliner
๐ช๐ธ inclinar
๐น๐ท eฤmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์ธ์ด๋ค (giulida)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ูู (yamil)
๐จ๐ฟ naklonit
๐ธ๐ฐ nakloniลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๆ (qฤซngxiรฉ)
๐ธ๐ฎ nagibati
๐ฎ๐ธ halla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃะบะตะนัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแ แ (dakhra)
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษyilmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ inclinar
Etymology
The word 'tilt' originated from the Old English word 'tylt', meaning a barrier or railing. Over time, it evolved to encompass the meanings of leaning, inclining, and rotating. In photography, the term 'tilt' gained popularity to describe the adjustment of a camera's angle. The verb form of 'tilt' also came to represent confrontations or conflicts, reflecting the idea of two opposing forces moving towards each other.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,845, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 10847 sinful
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