Tilt: meaning, definitions and examples

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tilt

 

[ tษชlt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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

angle, rotation

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

incline, lean

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inclinar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช neigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ miring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั…ะธะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochyliฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พใ‘ใ‚‹ (katamukeru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท incliner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inclinar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์šธ์ด๋‹ค (giulida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ูŠู„ (yamil)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naklonit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nakloniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆ–œ (qฤซngxiรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagibati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ halla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃะบะตะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ (dakhra)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™yilmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: tilted, tiltedly.

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.