noun
- plural of kilter; a state of balance or proper working order (usually used in the phrase 'out of kilter')
Usage: commonly used in the phrase 'out of kilter' meaning not functioning properly or in disorder
Examples
- The door hinges were out of kilters after the accident.
- When the system gets out of kilters, we need to call a technician.
- His sleep schedule was completely out of kilters during the trip.
- The machine's gears were thrown out of kilters by the impact.
- Everything felt out of kilters after the major change at work.