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Tilting

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Meanings of Tilting

Adjective

  • Describing something that is not straight but leans or slopes.

Verb

  • To make something lean to one side or slope.
  • To point a weapon or stick at something.
  • To be at an angle.

Noun

  • The action of leaning or sloping.
  • A jousting match where knights charge at each other with lances.

Explanation of the word: Tilting

Tilting is when something is not straight up and down. For example, if you lean a toy to one side, it is tilting.

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Translations for the word: Tilting

hindi
झुकना

jhukna

倾斜

khinchav

झुकाव

jhukav

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Tilting

What does 'tilting' mean?
Tilting means to lean or slant to one side.
How do you pronounce 'tilting'?
You say 'tilting' like this: til-ting.
What is the origin of the word 'tilting'?
The word 'tilting' comes from the Old English word 'tyltan', which means to incline or lean.
What is the meaning of 'tilting' in Hindi?
The word 'tilting' in Hindi is 'झुकाव' (Jhukāv).