atilt
/əˈtɪlt/
adjective
- In a tilted or leaning position; not level or upright.
- She hung the picture frame atilt, giving the room a playful look.
- The tower was slightly atilt, a reminder of the ancient earthquake.
- The old fence post stood atilt after the storm.
adverb
- In a leaning or tilted manner.
- The ship sailed atilt as it turned into the wind.
- The bookshelf sat atilt against the wall, ready to fall.
- He wore his hat atilt, giving him a jaunty appearance.