noun
the extreme end of something
Examples
- especially something pointed
noun
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
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noun
an indication of potential opportunity
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Examples
- he got a tip on the stock market
- a good lead for a job
noun
a V shape
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Examples
- the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points
noun
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
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Examples
- the view from the peak was magnificent
- they clambered to the tip of Monadnock
- the region is a few molecules wide at the summit
verb
cause to tilt
Examples
- tip the screen upward
verb
mark with a tip
Examples
- tip the arrow with the small stone
verb
give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
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- Remember to tip the waiter
- fee the steward
verb
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
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verb
to incline or bend from a vertical position
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- She leaned over the banister
verb
walk on one's toes
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verb
strike lightly
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Examples
- He tapped me on the shoulder
verb
give insider information or advise to
Synonyms
tip off
Examples
- He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot
verb
remove the tip from
Examples
- tip artichokes