Meaning of ATILT
| Pronunciation: | | u'tilt
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| | Definition: | | [adj] departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted" |
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| | Synonyms: | | canted, inclined, leaning, tilted, tipped |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
2. In the position of a cask tilted, or with one end raised.
Note: [In this sense sometimes used as an adjective.]
Abroach, atilt, and run Even to the lees of
honor. --Beau. & Fl.
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