Thesaurus: atilt
In the manner of a tilter; in the position, or with the action, of one making a thrust.
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Definitions
- adv. In the manner of a tilter; in the position, or with the action, of one making a thrust.
- adv. In the position of a cask tilted, or with one end raised. [In this sense sometimes used as an adjective.]
- adj. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
- 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.
- s. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal