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Definition of tilter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
actionRare person who tilts objects or surfacesRare
- The tilter adjusted the painting on the wall.
2.
jousting participantRare one who tilts or jousts in a contestRare
- The tilter charged at his opponent with a lance..
3.
toolsDated device for tilting casks to pour liquidDated
- The bartender used a tilter to serve the wine.
Origin of tilter
English, tilt (to lean) + -er (agent suffix)
Examples of tilter in a sentence
He worked as a tilter in the factory, ensuring all surfaces were level. The tilter's armor gleamed in the sunlight. Each tilter prepared meticulously for the tournament. The cellar worker adjusted the tilter to pour the ale. A tilter is necessary for handling large barrels.
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- French:inclineur, jouteur, ...
- German:Kipper, Kämpfer, ...
- Italian:inclinatore, giostratore, ...
- Spanish:inclinador, justador, ...
- Portuguese:inclinador, cavaleiro, ...
- Chinese:倾斜者, 比武者, ...
- Japanese:傾ける人, 馬上槍試合の参加者, ...
- Arabic:مُمِيل, مبارز بالرمح, ...
- Hebrew:מַטֶּה, אֲבִיר, ...
- Russian:наклонщик, участник рыцарского турнира, ...
- Ukrainian:нахиляч, учасник турніру, ...
- Hindi:टिल्टर, जौस्टिंग प्रतिभागी, ...
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