tilter
ˈtɪltər
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Definition of tilter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
actionRareperson who tilts objects or surfacesRare
  • The tilter adjusted the painting on the wall.
2.
jousting participantRareone who tilts or jousts in a contestRare
  • The tilter charged at his opponent with a lance..
challenger combatant
3.
toolsDateddevice for tilting casks to pour liquidDated
  • The bartender used a tilter to serve the wine.
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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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  1. French:inclineur, jouteur, ...
  2. German:Kipper, Kämpfer, ...
  3. Italian:inclinatore, giostratore, ...
  4. Spanish:inclinador, justador, ...
  5. Portuguese:inclinador, cavaleiro, ...
  6. Chinese:倾斜者, 比武者, ...
  7. Japanese:傾ける人, 馬上槍試合の参加者, ...
  8. Arabic:مُمِيل, مبارز بالرمح, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַטֶּה, אֲבִיר, ...
  10. Russian:наклонщик, участник рыцарского турнира, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нахиляч, учасник турніру, ...
  12. Hindi:टिल्टर, जौस्टिंग प्रतिभागी, ...

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