atilt

/əˈtɪlt/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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