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Pointed in shape, having a point or points
“Paper trash is best collected by the tipped spear and bag method and deposited in trash containers.”
Sloped, slanting, or at an angle
Inclined in a physical sense
Past tense for to fall or turn over, or to cause to do so
“The jolt caused the glass to tip over the edge and plummet to the floor below.”
Past tense for to be or cause to be in a sloping position
“The currents would cause the boat to begin to tip on to its side.”
Past tense for to cause (the contents of a container) to be emptied out by holding it at an angle
“I tip the contents of the unmarked fired-pottery flask into my mouth and splutter.”
Past tense for to pour a liquid over something
“Tip the sauce over the chicken and serve with the steamed greens.”
Past tense for to predict the outcome of a future event
“I am going to tip that the Mariners finish between 5th and 7th.”
Past tense for to advise or give inside information
“She explicitly goes on to tip him as to the effect of wearing very tight clothes.”
Past tense for to give (someone) a sum of money as a reward for a service
“Here are some pointers on how much to tip waiters, porters, and taxi drivers during your visit.”
Past tense for to attach to or cover the end or extremity of
“Laertes will tip his sword with poison, so the slightest scratch will be fatal.”
(somewhat rare) Past tense for to strike or touch lightly
“He'd step on a stick, and it'd break and fly up, and tip his shoulder.”
Past tense for to warn in advance
Past tense for to pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment
Past tense for to tip, especially one's hat as a greeting
Past tense for to recompense or award someone in return for something done or given
Past tense for to advise as the best course or choice
Past tense for to impart information or knowledge
Past tense for to inform someone in advance of a possible danger or problem
Past tense for to inform on, especially in betrayal of others
Past tense for to influence someone (usually dishonestly) in return for money
Past tense for to rain heavily
Past tense for to say something as advice or to provide information
Past tense for to throw something into the air such that it spins end over end, especially a coin
(obsolete) Past tense for to lower, let fall, or cause to sink
Past tense for to poke (at) something roughly or quickly
Past tense for to move around or sideways unsteadily
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