atilt

[ uh-tilt ]

/ əˈtɪlt /

adjective, adverb

with a tilt or inclination; tilted: Hold the bottle slightly atilt.

with the lance in hand in tilting.

Nearby words

athymia, athymism, athyroidism, athénienne, atigi, atilt, atingle, atiptoe, atishoo, atitlán, ativan

Origin of atilt

First recorded in 1555–65; a-¹ + tilt¹

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Examples from the Web for atilt

You purposely prolong his suspense; he is all atilt, expecting the delightful surprise.
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Father,” she began, atilt on the arm of his chair, “should you like to buy this house yourself?
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British Dictionary definitions for atilt

atilt

/ (əˈtɪlt) /

adverb, adjective (postpositive)

in a tilted or inclined position

archaic in or as if in a joust

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Word Origin and History for atilt

atilt

adv.

1560s, from a- (1) + tilt (n.).