TILT

Tilt

Tilt is a U.S. TV series set against the backdrop of the World Championship of Poker tournament in Las Vegas, and with the tagline "You're playing poker. They're playing you." The series first aired on January 13, 2005, and is the second original drama series from ESPN, following Playmakers. It was created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, who co-wrote the poker-themed feature film Rounders.

The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Tilt (TV series)
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

tilt

Noun

  1. a slope or inclination
  2. a jousting contest
  3. A thrust, as with a lance.
  4. the controlled vertical movement of a camera, or a device to achieve this
  5. an attempt at something, such as a tilt at public office.
  6. tilt hammer

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A canvas covering for carts, boats, etc.
  2. Any covering overhead; especially, a tent.

Verb

  1. To slope or incline (something); to slant
    Tilt the barrel to pour out its contents.
  2. (jousting) To charge (at someone) with a lance
  3. To be at an angle
  4. To point or thrust a weapon at.
  5. To point or thrust (a weapon).
  6. To forge (something) with a tilt hammer.
    to tilt steel in order to render it more ductile
  7. To play worse than usual (often as a result of previous bad luck).
  8. To move a camera vertically in a controlled way.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To cover with a tilt, or awning.


The above text is a snippet from Wiktionary: tilt
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

Need help with a clue?
Try your search in the crossword dictionary!