tilt-up

American

[tilt-uhp] / ˈtɪltˌʌp /

adjective

Building Trades.

of or relating to a method of casting concrete walls on site in a horizontal position or preassembling wooden wall and partition frames, then tilting them up into their final position.

tilt-up construction.

Etymology

Origin of tilt-up

First recorded in 1840–50; adj. use of verb phrase tilt up

Example Sentences

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Your warranty should cover most issues, but using a mattress on a tilt-up or adjustable base can void the warranty if the mattress is not designed for that purpose.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

The entire tilt-up operation happened over a single noisy weekend, the panels lining up like colossal dominoes.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2021

For a thrilling example from 1922, see the tilt-up concrete walls of West Hollywood’s landmark Schindler House.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2019

The Cozy Suite also has tilt-up seat bottoms.

From Chicago Tribune • Apr. 20, 2014

Another tilt-up ceases to move and falls flat upon the ice.

From Fisherman's Luck and Some Other Uncertain Things by Van Dyke, Henry

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