What is the difference between tilt and inclined?
What is the difference between tilt and inclined? “Tilt” would imply that something where its natural configuration, to be perpendicular to the ground, is no longer in such a state. Examples would be a tilting bicycle, a tilting bell tower (Pisa), or a tilting airplane. “Incline” would refer to a ramp, or a property of the ground.
Why is tilt called tilt?
The term originated from pinball where physically tilting the machine causes some games to flash the word TILT and freeze the flippers. Tilt is also common in other games, especially chess and esports. Tilting in esports causes players to lose control due to anger.