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atilt

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  1. 1. adv. In the manner of a tilter; in the position, or with the action, of one making a thrust. Source: opted
  2. 2. adv. In the position of a cask tilted, or with one end raised. [In this sense sometimes used as an adjective.] Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 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. Source: webster
  5. 5. s. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal Source: ecdict

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