Alt vs. Elt — What's the Difference?

Pitched in the first octave above the treble staff; high.

To injure (anything) by rough handling; handle roughly.

Espousing or reflecting values different from those of the establishment or of mainstream culture. Often used in combination

To begrime; soil with mud; daub; smear.

Existing outside traditional or established institutions or systems. Often used in combination

To work persistently or laboriously; be occupied in working (e.g. in the earth, rake among dirt, etc.).

The first octave above the treble staff.

To meddle; interfere.

A note or tone in the alt octave.

To knead dough; stir dough previously kneaded to a proper consistency before baking.

The Alt key.

To become soft; become moist, as damp earth.

(music) High pitch, of a voice or instrument; especially, the octave above the top line of the treble stave.

Abbreviation of element

A state of excitement, a heightened emotional condition.

Clipping of altitude

An alternate or secondary character.

(Internet slang) An alternate account.

(finance) An alternative investment or alternative fund.

Synonym of altbier

Clipping of alternate

Clipping of alternativeespecially as a cultural phenomenon seen as being outside the mainstream of its genre.

The higher part of the scale. See Alto.

Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)