definition of
tilt

[1] #1 tilt v. [lean, tip, slant, angle] to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister". wn

[2] #2 tilt v. [cant, cant over, slant, pitch] heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting". wn

[3] #3 tilt n. [joust] a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances. wn

[4] #4 tilt n. [controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, argument, arguing] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument". wn

[5] #5 tilt n. a slight but noticeable partiality; "the court's tilt toward conservative rulings". wn