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ATILT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does atilt mean? 

ATILT (adjective)
  The adjective ATILT has 1 sense:

1. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontalplay

  Familiarity information: ATILT used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ATILT (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

Synonyms:

atilt; canted; leaning; tilted; tipped

Context example:

the headstones were tilted

Similar:

inclined (at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position)


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