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joust vs tilt

tilt vs joust

joust and tilt both are nouns.

joust and tilt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
joust Yes No Yes No
tilt Yes No Yes No
As nouns, joust and tilt are synonyms defined as:
  • joust and tilt: a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
As verbs, tilt is a hyponym of joust; that is, tilt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than joust:
  • joust: joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback
  • tilt: charge with a tilt
joust (noun) tilt (noun)
a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances pitching dangerously to one side
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
a slight but noticeable partiality
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
joust (verb) tilt (verb)
joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback charge with a tilt
to incline or bend from a vertical position
heel over
move sideways or in an unsteady way
Difference between joust and tilt

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