tilting

UK
/ˈtɪltɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɪltɪŋ/

Translations

tiltingnoun
tiltings
pl
The tilting of the building was noticeable after the earthquake.
Наклон здания был заметен после землетрясения.
The tilting of the truck caused the cargo to spill.
Опрокидывание грузовика вызвало разлив груза.
tiltingadjective
more tilting
Comp.
most tilting
Super.
Used attributively to describe something designed to tilt or capable of tilting.
tiltinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtɪltɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɪltɪŋ/
tiltverb

tilting

Gerund

tilted
Past Simple
tilted
Past Participle
tilting
Gerund
UK
/tɪlt/
US
/tɪlt/
He tilted the bottle to pour the last drop.
Он наклонил бутылку, чтобы вылить последнюю каплю.
The painting tilted slightly to the left.
Картина слегка наклонилась влево.
She tilted her head in curiosity.
Она склонила голову с любопытством.
Additional translations

Definitions

tiltingnoun
The action or process of moving or causing to move into a sloping position.
The tilting of the picture frame made it look crooked on the wall.
A medieval sport in which two mounted knights charge at each other with lances.
Tilting was a popular event at the medieval tournament, drawing large crowds to watch the knights compete.
A physical inclination or slant; the state of being tilted.
There was a noticeable tilting of the floorboards after the earthquake.
tiltingadjective
Designed to be tilted or capable of tilting.
They mounted the screen on a tilting bracket for better viewing angles.
tiltinggerund / present participle
Leaning or inclining at an angle.
The tilting tower became the city27s most famous landmark.
tiltverb
To cause to lean, incline, slope, or slant.
She tilted the mirror to get a better view of her outfit.
To move or shift so as to lean or incline.
The picture frame tilted to the side after the earthquake.
To engage in a jousting contest.
The knights tilted at each other during the tournament.
To attack or criticize someone or something in a determined or forceful way.
The politician tilted at the new policy during the debate.