tilt at

verb

tilted at; tilting at; tilts at
British
: to attack (someone or something) in writing or speech
critics tilting at the established system

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The light’s head can also tilt at a few different angles. — Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025 The Anteaters had alumni cheering them on during the title tilt at Pauley Pavilion. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Her head bobs gently, then sharply tilts at specific moments, particularly when certain words cut through the stream of conversation. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 Can Pete Townshend still athletically tilt at windmills at 80? — Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tilt at

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“Tilt at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tilt%20at. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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