Difference between Tilt and Rock

What is the difference between Tilt and Rock?

Tilt as a verb is to slope or incline (something); to slant while Rock as a verb is & to move gently back and forth.

Tilt

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to slope or incline (something); to slant (jousting) to charge (at someone) with a lance to forge (something) with a tilt hammer to play worse than usual (often as a result of previous bad luck)

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a slope or inclination a joust a canvas covering for carts etc.

Example sentence: If you have talent and you work really hard, it increases your odds but it doesn't ensure anything. But every now and then, the universe must tilt in your direction.

Rock

Part of speech: verb

Definition: & To move gently back and forth.To cause to shake or sway violently.To sway or tilt violently back and forth.& To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker (with reference to ore etc)to disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to disturb or distressTo excel.To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.To be very favourable or skilful.to thrill or excite, especially with rock musicto do something with excitement yet skillfullyto wear or carry something with pride and skill.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.A boulder or large stone.A large hill or island having no vegetation.Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals.A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.A lump or cube of ice.A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.A crystalized lump of crack cocaine.An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.An Afrikaner.In poker, an extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.An act of rocking.A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.distaffThe flax or wool on a distaff.

Example sentence: I done wrestled with an alligator, I done tussled with a whale; handcuffed lightning, thrown thunder in jail; only last week, I murdered a rock, injured a stone, hospitalised a brick; I'm so mean I make medicine sick.

We hope you now know whether to use Tilt or Rock in your sentence.

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