atilt Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
    leaning; tilted; tipped; canted.
    • the leaning tower of Pisa
    • the headstones were tilted

WordNet

A*tilt" adverb
Etymology
Pref. a- + tilt.
Definitions
  1. In the manner of a tilter; in the position, or with the action, of one making a thrust. "To run atilt at men." Hudibras.
  2. In the position of a cask tilted, or with one end raised. In this sense sometimes used as an adjective.
    Abroach, atilt, and run Even to the lees of honor. Beau. & Fl.

Webster 1913