atilt

  • 1Atilt — 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. [1913 Webster] 2. In the position of a cask tilted, or with one end raised. Note: [In this… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 2atilt — 1560s, from A (Cf. a ) (1) + TILT (Cf. tilt) …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 3atilt — [ə tilt′] adj., adv. [ A 1 + TILT1] 1. in a tilted, or inclined, position 2. tilting, or jousting, with or as with a lance …

    English World dictionary

  • 4atilt — adv. tilted and nearly falling. Etymology: A(2) + TILT * * * adjective departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal the leaning tower of Pisa the headstones were tilted • Syn: ↑canted, ↑leaning, ↑ …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 5atilt — adverb or adjective Date: 1562 1. in a tilted position 2. with lance in hand < run atilt at death Shakespeare > …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 6atilt — /euh tilt /, adj., adv. 1. with a tilt or inclination; tilted: Hold the bottle slightly atilt. 2. with the lance in hand in tilting. [1555 65; A 1 + TILT1] * * * …

    Universalium

  • 7atilt — /əˈtɪlt/ (say uh tilt) adverb 1. at a tilt or inclination; tilted. 2. in a tilting encounter. –atilt, adjective …

  • 8atilt — 1. adjective at an angle from the vertical or horizontal 2. adverb a) as if tilting; like a knight on horseback. b) at an angle from the vertical or …

    Wiktionary

  • 9Atilt — The position in which a lance was held by a rider on horseback, tucked under the arm …

    Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • 10atilt — a·tilt || É™ tɪlt adj. inclined, tilted, slanted adv. tilted …

    English contemporary dictionary