the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
"the tower had a pronounced tilt"
"the ship developed a list to starboard"
"he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
A strip of fabric, especially from the edge of a piece of cloth.
"The old tower has developed a noticeable list due to the foundation sinking into the soft soil."
Art; craft; cunning; skill.
Desire, inclination.
A tilt to a building.
In plain English: A list is just a written or typed collection of items arranged one after another.
"She kept a list of groceries on her phone to make sure she didn't forget anything at the store."
Usage: As a noun, list refers to a written or printed arrangement of items in a column, such as a shopping list or an agenda. Do not use it to describe a tilted building, which is the correct meaning.
To create or recite a list.
"The heavy rain caused the old oak tree list dangerously toward the riverbank."
To listen.
To be pleasing to.
To cause (something) to tilt to one side.
In plain English: To list something means to write it down as part of a series.
"She listed her favorite books on a piece of paper."
Usage: Use "list" when describing an object that tilts or leans to one side, such as a ship leaning in water or a bookcase tipping over. Do not use it for making a written record of items, which requires the verb "to list."
A surname.
"When I looked up my new neighbor's name, I found it spelled as List on his business card."
The word list comes from Old English and Old French, originally referring to a band, stripe, or border. Over time, the meaning shifted from this physical edge to a written specification or enumeration.